Laing Recipe // How to make Laing || Taro leaves 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.

Turn the heat on to medium-high heat.

Add a good amount of oil to the pan.

Once the oil is hot, add the onion and cook for about 20 seconds or until soft.

Mix the onion and then sauté the garlic for about 10 to 15 seconds.

Add the sausage and half of the bacon (still a little frozen) to the pan.

Cover with a lid to thaw the bacon for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, remove the lid and mix the ingredients.

Cook for about 5 minutes until the oil comes out from the bacon.

Add 3 cans of coconut milk to the pan.

Season with salt, chicken bouillon, and ground black pepper.

Add the green chili, reserving half to add later.

Mix the ingredients well and bring to a boil.

Add the dried Taro leaves little by little to ensure enough coconut milk is present.

Push the Taro leaves down into the coconut milk.

Once all Taro leaves are added, cover with a lid and cook for 30 to 35 minutes, mixing occasionally to prevent burning.

After 35 minutes, mix again and taste to adjust seasoning, adding more chili if desired.

Turn off the heat and prepare to plate the dish.

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