dried taro leaves (pre-cut) • coconut milk (canned works fine) • coconut cream (canned) • sautéed shrimp paste (ready-made bagoong) • medium onion, chopped • garlic, minced • thumb-size ginger, minced • –6 chilies (siling labuyo or green finger chilies) • pre-cooked meat or seafood (leftover pork, shrimp, or even canned sardines in oil) • Salt and pepper to taste