A Filipino Bicol dish of taro leaves simmered in coconut milk with ginger, garlic, chile, and shrimp paste until rich and silky.
20 min prep 45 min cook
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Finely chop the onion, garlic, ginger, and hot pepper.
Soften the onion in oil for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and ginger.
Add the shrimp paste and turn for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the coconut milk and salt, and bring the sauce to a boil.
Press the taro leaves or chopped chard into the sauce and cover the pot.
Cook laing over low heat for 35 minutes, until the leaves become silky.
Let the texture come together uncovered for 5 minutes, then serve with cooked rice.
💡 Tip: If using chard instead of taro leaves, do not open the lid during the first 10 minutes; stirring before the fibers soften breaks the texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve laing over plain rice with optional lime and cucumber as a vegetable main dish.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~313
kcal calories
9
g protein
22
g carbs
21
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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