Laing (Kale in Coconut Milk)
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Ingredients
- 300 g curly kale
- 400 ml tinned coconut milk
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves
- 15 g fresh ginger, grated
- 3 fresh red chillies
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 253 kcal
- Protein
- 6.1 g
- Carbohydrate
- 10.8 g
- of which sugars
- 5.4 g
- Fat
- 19.8 g
- of which saturates
- 16.6 g
- Fibre
- 4.6 g
- Salt
- 0.12 g
Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.
Method
- 1
Shred the kale finely, discarding any tough stalks.
- 2
Fry the onion, garlic and ginger in a large pan for 4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- 3
Pour in the coconut milk, add the red chillies and bring to a simmer.
- 4
Add the kale and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender and the coconut milk has thickened and reduced.
- 5
Season with a little salt and serve with steamed rice.

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