Ingredients for Laksa
- 300g Chicken Fillets, sliced and cooked
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
- 3-5 fresh Red Chilies, destemmed and chopped (for paste), plus extra for garnish
- 2 Green Chilies, sliced (for garnish, optional)
- 2-3 stalks Lemongrass, roughly chopped (for paste)
- 4-5 cloves Garlic
- 3-4 Shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 inch piece Gingerroot, peeled and sliced
- 1 inch piece Fresh Turmeric, peeled and sliced
- 1 inch piece Fresh Galangal Root, peeled and sliced
- 2-3 Candlenuts, lightly toasted
- 1 teaspoon Shrimp Paste (belacan), toasted
- 200g Egg Noodles
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (for garnish, optional)
- 400ml Coconut Milk
- 300g cooked Chicken (from fillets)
- Fresh Basil Leaves (for garnish, optional)
- 1 stalk Fresh Lemongrass, bruised (for soup base)
- 1 cup Bean Sprouts
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves, chopped
- 2 Spring Onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 1/2 small Onion, roughly chopped (optional, if shallots are unavailable for paste)
- 1/2 Cucumber, julienned (for garnish)
- 2-4 Hardboiled Eggs, halved
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 2-3 Kaffir Lime Leaves
- 3-4 tablespoons Laksa Paste (prepared from listed ingredients or store-bought)
- 2 cups (500ml) Chicken or Vegetable Stock
- 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Tamarind Paste
- 1-2 teaspoons Palm Sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- Salt, to taste
- 200g Shrimp, cooked (optional)
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How to Make Laksa
- Cook the laksa noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the laksa paste and chilli and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the coconut milk, chicken or vegetable stock, fish sauce, tamarind paste, and palm sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in the lime juice. Season with salt to taste.
- Add the cooked chicken or shrimp (if using) to the sauce and heat through.
- Divide the cooked noodles among bowls. Ladle the laksa sauce over the noodles.
- Top with bean sprouts, cilantro, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
36g
Fat
54g
Carbs
52g
