Vegetarian Laing with Tofu | Filipino Taro Leaves cooked with Coconut Milk | 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.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add minced garlic, chopped onion, and grated ginger; sauté until fragrant.

Stir in the coconut cream and vegetable stock; bring to a simmer.

Add the vegetarian fish sauce and soy bean paste; mix well.

Incorporate the dried taro leaves and cook until tender.

Season with salt and add the red and green chilies according to your spice preference.

Serve the Laing over steamed rice, topped with air fried tofu.

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