Fragrant Filipino Laing with Taro Leaves and Coconut Milk

Name: Fragrant Filipino Laing with Taro Leaves and Coconut Milk
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Coconut Milk; Coconut Cream; Chicken Stock; Fish Sauce; Black Pepper; Soy Sauce; Dried Taro Leaves; Pork Belly, thinly sliced; Garlic, minced; Onion, sliced; Thai Red Chili, sliced; Shrimp Paste; Vegetable Oil; Fresh Red Chilies, sliced; Fried Garlic Flakes

A traditional dish bursting with coconut and chili flavors

Laing is a classic Filipino dish that combines creamy coconut milk with the unique taste of dried taro leaves and a hint of spicy chilies.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Coconut Broth

Coconut Milk

2 cups

Coconut Cream

1 cup

Chicken Stock

2 cups

Fish Sauce

2 tablespoons

Black Pepper

1 teaspoon

Soy Sauce

1 tablespoon

For the Laing Mix

Dried Taro Leaves

250g

Pork Belly, thinly sliced

200g

Garlic, minced

5 cloves

Onion, sliced

1 small

Thai Red Chili, sliced

5 pieces

Shrimp Paste

2 tablespoons

Vegetable Oil

1 tablespoon

For Garnishing

Fresh Red Chilies, sliced

Fried Garlic Flakes

Preparation

Preparing the Taro Leaves

Soak Leaves

Soak the dried taro leaves in water overnight to soften.

Always soak dried taro leaves overnight to ensure they're tender and flavorful.

Drain Leaves

Drain and gently squeeze out excess water. Set aside.

Preparing the Pork Belly

Heat Oil

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

Fry Pork

Add pork belly slices and fry until golden brown.

Set Aside

Remove pork belly and set aside; keep the oil in the pan.

Cooking Process

Sautéing Aromatics

In the same pan with pork oil, sauté garlic, onion, and shrimp paste until fragrant.

Medium heat • 5 min

Simmering Broth

Add coconut milk, coconut cream, and chicken stock. Stir well.

Low heat • 20 min

Combining & Final Simmer

Add the soaked taro leaves, cooked pork, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Simmer on low heat until leaves are fully tender.

Low heat • 45 min

Plating & Serving