Spice up your kitchen with the best homemade LAING recipe!

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

shrimp paste

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor without seafood.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken provides leaner protein, while tofu is a vegetarian option.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper adds sweetness without heat, while jalapeño is more affordable.

Welcome to the kitchen!

Prepare the taro leaves by washing and drying them thoroughly.

In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.

Add the pork and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in the shrimp paste and cook for another 2 minutes.

Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Add water to adjust the consistency, if needed.

Season with fish sauce and sugar to taste.

Add the taro leaves and green chili, stirring to combine.

Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the leaves are tender.

Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

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