how to cook dried pepper leaves Filipino Style

🌿 Filipino Laing na Dahon ng Sili (Dried Pepper Leaves in Coconut Milk)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried pepper leaves (dahon ng sili)

• 1 cup coconut milk (first extract if possible)

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small piece ginger, sliced thinly

• 1–2 bird’s eye chilies (optional, for heat)

• 1 tbsp shrimp paste or ½ tsp salt (to taste)

• 1 tsp oil

Instructions:

1. Soak the dried leaves in warm water for about 10–15 minutes to soften. Drain well.

2. In a pan, heat the oil and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.

3. Add the shrimp paste (or salt) and stir for a minute.

4. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.

5. Add the pepper leaves and chilies. Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes on low heat until the sauce thickens slightly.

6. Adjust seasoning. Serve with steamed rice.