“Laing” (or Natong) is a spicy dish that is Coconut milk (or cream) based with dried taro leaves. This originated from the Philippine’s Bicol region (south most part of Luzon island). Because of its really great taste and budget friendly cost, this dish became well known.
Famous individuals are often imitated. This statement is also true for this dish. Different Laing versions sprung across the Philippines. While some added more ingredients, others used alternative ingredients. Even though several versions are around, the three key basic ingredients for the dish remain: Coconut milk, dried, Taro leaves, and Thai chili (siling Labuyo).
What I’m about to show you is not the original Bicol recipe. This is the recipe that I grew-up eating. I must admit that the original recipe really tasted great (especially when dried fish is present). I should have showed the original recipe but that is something that I’m not used to prepare. Since all my audience deserves the best, I decided to show this tried and tested variation. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 pack dried taro leaves
½ lb pork, cut into thin strips
½ lb Shrimp, with head (optional)
½ cup Shrimp paste
1 medium onion, chopped
6 pcs Thai chili
1/4 cup ginger, cut into strips
1 tbsp garlic, minced
3 cups Coconut milk
2 tbsp fish sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Watch the cooking video:
Cooking Procedure:
1. In a large pan, pour-in the Coconut milk and bring to a boil
2. Add the garlic, onion, and ginger. Simmer for 10 minutes
3. Add the pork meat and shrimp paste and stir continuously
4. Put in the Thai chili and simmer for another 10 minutes
5. Add the fish sauce and dried Taro leaves and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes
6. Put the shrimps in and simmer for 5 minutes
7. Serve hot. Enjoy
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very nice one.. I loved the taste. Thanks a lot and keep uploading.. More Power!
hi kuya!the best ka talaga….di lang masarap ang laing grabe ang sarap lalo na sa mainit na kanin.thanks sa walang sawa mo pag-upload ng mga niluluto mo malaking tulong sa mga kababayan natin na ofw.God bless!
i tried cooking Laing before, but the taste of dried taro leaves left me wanting. Is there a fresh alternative to the dried taro? what can possibly take its place?
thanks in advance
Yes, there is, d2 po sa amin sa Quezon sariwang dahon ang ginagamit para mas malinamnam at malambot ang luto, may bit-sized liempo minsa na kahalo or tuyong biniklad para mas mlaman. Sana po’y nkatulong aking impormasyon.
Christian
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Hi kuya van how are u? i really wanted to cook this one. miss ko na ‘to ang sarap kasi lalo na yung may medyo spicy. kaya lang too bad, wala ako mahanap na dried taro leaves dito sa amin sa VA. huhuhu… naghanap na ako kanina sa mga asian markets but i cant find one:(
ask kolng kc ung dahon ng gabi my amoy nd matanggal amoy green tea last ba tlaga xa lutuin? tnx
Pwede rin ba na igisa muna ung meat bago pakuluan ang gata? Thanks, sa recipe.. alam ko masarap din to!
laing is one of my favorite dish ever…thank you for posting it..
Bakit may fish sauce? Ang alam ko hindi ganyan ang lutong laing ng Bikol.
E di wag mong lutuin. Namintas ka pa!
Superb ka talaga Kuya, kaya lalo akong minahal ng asawa ko dahil sa mga pinoy food na lagi kung inihanda….ang ingay niya sa hapag kainan at walang tigil sa kasasabi na masarap.Please, huwag kang magsasawa ibudbod ang talino mo sa pagluluto.By the way ,american asawa ko..adventurist pagdating sa mga oriental foods. More blessings to you !
i really love Laing wish someone will cook for me♥
Sobrang sarap po ng mga niluluto nyo dito at simple lng..daling gayahin..i miss natong (laing)…pg uwi ko s pinas ito and una kung kakainin…heheheh..thanks po…pg break s ofis pinapanood ko ang mga luto nyo dito…at super takam ako….keep up the good works…goodluck!
Thanks for this. Just one question. Aside from pork,what is other alternative ? because we dont have pork here in Kuwait.
maraming salamat po ang dami nadagdag sa aking kaalaman sa larangan ng pag luluto ngaun alm ko n mag luto ng laing….maraming salamat muli…