Saturday, May 7, 2011

Laing (Taro Leaves In Coconut Milk)



Taro leaves, One of my favorite dishes.Laing is another authentic recipe originated from Bicol region.The main ingredient of this recipe is dried taro root (dahon ng gabi) cooked with coconut milk and red chili. 


Laing Recipe Ingredients:

* 30 pieces gabi (taro) leaves, dried and shredded
* 1/4 cup shrimp paste (bagoong)
* 5 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 red onions, chopped
* 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
* 5 jalapeno pepper, sliced
* 1 cup coconut cream (kakang gata)
* 2 cups coconut milk (gata)
* 2 tablespoons of oil
* 1 teaspoon salt



Laing Cooking Instructions:

1). In a casserole, sauté garlic, ginger and onions.

2). Mix in the gabi (taro) leaves.

3). Pour in the coconut milk (kakang gata) and bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes.

4). Add jalapeno, bagoong, and salt. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

5). Add the coconut cream and continue to simmer until oil comes out of the cream.

Best serve hot with plain white rice.

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