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Vegan Laing

A cozy and creamy Filipino dish made with dried taro leaves cooked in coconut milk, offering rich flavors without the need for meat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course, Vegan
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Coconut Milk, comfort food, Hearty Vegan Dish, Laing, Vegan Filipino Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 2 cups dried taro leaves Do NOT use raw, uncooked leaves—they're itchy.
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk Extra creamy.
  • 4 cloves garlic Chopped small.
  • 1 medium onion Chopped small.
  • 1 inch ginger A chunk or so to bring a zing.
  • 1 to taste red or green chili peppers Optional for heat.
  • 1 tsp salt To taste.
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pinch sugar Balances the flavors.

Instructions

Cooking

  • Soak the dried taro leaves in water for about 10 minutes.
  • In a pot, heat over medium heat and add the chopped garlic, onion, and ginger. SautĂ© until aromatic.
  • Add the soaked taro leaves and stir well.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the chili peppers, salt, pepper, and sugar.
  • Let it simmer slowly for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Laing tastes even better when it sits in the fridge, so feel free to make it ahead of time. It can also be frozen and reheated later.