How to cook laing or taro in coco milk

Laing is a favorite Filipino dish cooked with coconut milk

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INGREDIENTS

taro stems and bulb...

taro stems and bulb...

ginger, onion & garlic

ginger, onion & garlic

prepare ginger, garlic, onions and the dried fish

prepare ginger, garlic, onions and the dried fish

freshly squeezed coconut milk

freshly squeezed coconut milk

saut\u00e9 garlic, onion, ginger  and brown the meat...

sauté garlic, onion, ginger and brown the meat...

add coco milk and taro bulb

add coco milk and taro bulb

add the taro stalks

add the taro stalks

cover and let it simmer... avoid mixing until the stalks are wilted

cover and let it simmer... avoid mixing until the stalks are wilted

add the pure coconut creme and dried fish without mixing

add the pure coconut creme and dried fish without mixing

add chilis and let it simmer until the sauce is reduced or  until its just moist...

add chilis and let it simmer until the sauce is reduced or until its just moist...

serve it with hot rice, fried or grilled fish on the side... **its best eaten a day after! 😀

  • 3/4 k of taro stems and leaves
  • 1/4 k taro root
  • 2 cups of coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup pure coco cream
  • 11/2 cups of water
  • dried fish
  • meat (optional)
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • onion
  • salt & pepper