This is a Filipino vegetable dish that is made of dried taro leaves simmered in coconut milk, black beans and Thai chilies. It is creamy, spicy and tasty dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4
Calories: 244kcal
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Ingredients
2tablespoonsvegetable oil
½cuponions thinly sliced
1teaspoonginger grated
1teaspoongarlic minced
¼cupcanned black beandrained
2tablespoonsblack bean garlic sauce
2teaspoonsThai chilies chopped
2cups coconut milk
½cupvegetable broth or water
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground black pepper
2cups packed dried taro leaves
Instructions
In a large pan, add oil and heat over medium high heat.
Add onions, grated ginger and saute for 2 minutes.
Add in minced garlic and continue sauteing for another 30 seconds.
Add the black beans, black bean garlic sauce, and chopped chilies then stir until well combined.
Next pour the coconut milk, vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Then add the taro leaves and cover the pan.
Allow it to simmer on very low heat for 25 minutes or until the leaves have wilted.
Adjust the seasoning then transfer to a serving bowl and serve with white rice.