Laing - Filipino Pork with Taro Leaves and Coconut Milk Recipe Video

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Vegetable oil1 Tablespoon
 Minced ginger1 Tablespoon
 Onion1 Large, chopped finely
 Garlic4 Clove (20 gm), minced
 Shrimp paste3 Tablespoon (Bagoong Alamang)
 Pork liempo1 Pound, cut into small pieces (pork belly)
 Coconut milk28 Ounce (2 cans)
 Dried taro leaves3 Ounce
 Red chili pepper2 Medium
 Vegetable bouillon cubes1 Small

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 782 Calories from Fat 567

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 66 g101.8%

Saturated Fat 47.6 g237.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 72.6 mg24.2%

Sodium 1486.4 mg61.9%

Total Carbohydrates 23 g7.7%

Dietary Fiber 6.4 g25.8%

Sugars 10.6 g

Protein 29 g57.4%

Vitamin A 2.1% Vitamin C 46.9%

Calcium 8.2% Iron 25.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Heat a medium skillet and pour in the vegetable oil in it.
2. Add the onions and saute for a minute.
3. Drop in the garlic and continue to saute.
4. Next goes in the ginger which too is sauteed along with the other ingredients.
5. Spoon in the shrimp paste and also throw in the pork in the skillet.
6. Cook for 5 minutes or until the pork is brown.
7. Deglaze with the coconut milk and let it simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes or until pork is cooked.
8. Add the dried taro leaves and let it simmer for another 15 minutes.Do not stir.
9. Throw in the red chilies and the vegetable bouillon cube. Mix it in before finishing off.

SERVING
10. Plate it and serve right away.
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