Laing Recipe | How to Cook Laing

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 the cooking oil in a pan.

Sauté the garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.

Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.

Stir in the coconut milk and salt, and bring to a simmer.

Add the taro leaves and cook until tender.

Pour in the coconut cream and mix well.

Add red chili to taste and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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