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Laing (Taro Leaves in Coconut Milk)
Laing (Taro Leaves in Coconut Milk) reads umami 7.2, richness 6.4 and marine & briny 5.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Filipino main, about 55 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 8.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 7.2 · Richness 6.4 · Marine & Briny 5.5 · Salinity 4.9 · Funk & Ferment 4.5 · Allium 4.1 · Heat 3.4 · Sweetness 3.1 · Nutty 2.8 · Smoke 1.7 · Earthy 1.7 · Fruity 1.6 · Floral 1.5 · Herbaceous 1.2 · Warm Spice 1.1 · Bitterness 0.9
What's in it (9)
- 4 oz dried taro leaves
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 tbsp shrimp paste
- 8 oz pork belly, diced
- 2-inch piece ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 6 bird eye chilies
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled
Time & effort: about 55 min (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 147.4 kcal, 4.6 g protein, 12.2 g fat, 6 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (2 steps)
- Layer taro leaves in the pot with pork, shrimp, garlic, ginger, and chili without stirring, then pour coconut milk over.
- Simmer undisturbed until leaves are fully tender and oil separates from the coconut milk.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Bicol Express (Pork Belly and Long Chillies in Coconut Milk) — Filipino
- Vietnamese Caramel Pork (Thit Kho) — Vietnamese
- Gochujang Jjigae (Thick Chile Paste Stew with Pork and Potato) — Korean
- Ohn No Khao Swe (Coconut Chicken Noodles) — Burmese
- Nasi Goreng Kampung (Village-Style Fried Rice) — Malaysian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.