Laing with Shrimp

Ingredients for Laing with Shrimp

• 1 lb shrimp
• 1/4 lb sliced pork (optional)
• 1 package (3.5 oz) dried taro leaves
• 8 cups coconut milk
• 1/2 cup shrimp paste (bagoong)
• 1 tablespoon red chili flakes or 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced ginger
• 8 to 10 cloves garlic, crushed

How to cook Laing with Shrimp

1. 1.Combine coconut milk, pork, onion, bagoong, ginger, and garlic in a large pot; bring to a boil.
2. 2.Stir gently once boiling, cover, and simmer near boiling for 18 minutes.
3. 3.Add dried taro leaves over low-medium heat without stirring; press them into the coconut milk and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
4. 4.When leaves absorb the liquid, stir and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
5. 5.Add chili flakes or Sriracha and shrimp; cook 8 to 10 minutes, until shrimp are opaque.