Laing

Ingredients
4 ounces dried taro leaves ( 1 package), washed well
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 cloves garlic, skinned, pounded
2 thumbs ginger, minced
1/2 pound lean pork, diced small
3 tablespoons shrimp paste
7 bird's eye chili (add more to your taste if desired)
2 big cans coconut milk

Procedure

 
1. In a big wok, brown the garlic on high, then add the ginger.   
2. Add the pork and cook for 15 minutes or until no longer pink.
3. Season with shrimp paste, mix well and cook until well blended.
4. Add the coconut milk and chili.  Cook for 10 minutes on medium-low heat.  
5. Toss in your taro leaves and press down with your spatula without mixing.  Cook for about 15 minutes on medium heat or more until coconut milk has almost evaporated.  Add 2 cups of water, 1/2 cup each time.