Recipe: Spicy Laing

INGREDIENTS:

1 pack (4 ounces) dried taro leaves

1/2 lb pork belly, thinly sliced

3/4 cup salted dried fish (daing), shredded

2 cups coconut milk

4 cups coconut cream

15 pieces Thai chili

1 medium onion, sliced

5 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons ginger, sliced into strips

2 pieces long green chili

salt and pepper to taste

 

PROCEDURE:

1. Combine pork, dried fish, garlic, onion, ginger, coconut milk, and coconut cream in a cooking pot.

 

2. Apply heat and let boil.

 

3. Add the dried taro leaves and Thai chili (do not stir). Simmer until the liquid almost dries out. Note: This will take about 40 to 50 minutes. When you notice a strong scent of coconut, this can be a sign that its ready.

 

4. Put in the long green chili, salt, and pepper. Gently stir the ingredients and cook for another three minutes.

 

5. Transfer to a serving plate.