---
title: Laing (Taro Leaves in Coconut Milk)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 50 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/laing-taro-leaves
---

Gather @bird's eye chili{4} and @fresh ginger{30%g}.

Render the diced @pork belly{200%g} in the pot over medium heat until it releases its fat, about 5 minutes. ~{5%minutes}

Add the ginger, @garlic{4%clove} and @shrimp paste{2%tbsp}; sauté until fragrant.

Pour in the @coconut milk{800%ml} and bring to a gentle simmer.

Lay the @dried taro leaves{100%g} on top WITHOUT stirring; simmer 30 minutes. ~{30%minutes}

Now stir everything together, add the chilies, and cook 15 more minutes until thick and almost oily. ~{15%minutes}

Serve as a side with steamed rice, spooning the thickened coconut sauce generously over the leaves.