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Filipino Laing with chicken and cayenne pepper

Simple Filipino Laing with Chicken Recipe

Rich and creamy dried taro leaves simmered in coconut milk with a kick of mild spiciness.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Keyword: chicken coconut milk, dahon ng gabi, dried taro leaves, laing
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • a drizzle of cooking oil
  • 3 cups dried taro leaves
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 3-5 pcs cayenne pepper
  • onion powder to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a pan over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil and slightly brown the chicken.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and add the dried taro leaves. Gently submerge the taro leaves in the coconut milk. Cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the cover and stir gently to ensure the taro leaves are not clumping together. Then, season with salt, garlic, onion, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Cover the pan and continue simmering for 10-20 minutes or until the taro leaves are soft and tender.
  • Taste before removing from the heat. Add more seasonings if needed.
  • Best if served with hot white rice! Enjoy!

Notes

If you have coconut cream, add it at the end for a creamier and tastier laing.