Vegan Curry Laksa/Curry Mee (Malaysian Delicacies) - 马来风味咖喱叻沙

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: store-bought curry powder

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: poached eggs

💰Cheaper: omit eggs

Poached eggs add richness without extra cost.

Tear king oyster mushrooms into pieces.

Saute the mushrooms with a little bit of oil over low heat until they release aroma and start to turn brown.

Season the mushrooms with a pinch of salt.

Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and set aside.

Cut japanese eggplant into about 2-inch matchstick size.

Fry the eggplant in hot oil for about 45 seconds in 2 batches.

Remove the eggplant and drain on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Make wontons filled with sauteed cabbage and carrot.

Fry the wontons until they turn slightly golden, then remove from oil and drain on a paper towel.

Use homemade sambal or store-bought Malaysian curry paste, adding about 1/4 cup to the pan.

Slowly add in about 6 cups of vegetable stock and cover the pan with a lid.

Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.

Add tofu puffs to absorb the curry flavor if desired.

Add canned coconut milk with about 70% coconut extract.

Season the curry with umami seasoning and salt, then let it cook for about 5 minutes.

Optionally add curry leaves for aroma, or skip if unavailable.

Add the eggplant and let the curry simmer for another 5 minutes.

Blanch bean sprouts, long beans, and yuchoy in hot water for 30 seconds, then set aside.

Cook fresh ramen noodles as directed on the package.

Transfer the cooked noodles to a serving bowl.

Ladle the hot curry and vegetables over the noodles.

Top with fried wontons and the rest of the ingredients, and add lime juice.

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