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🔥 Authentic Laksa Noodle Soup Recipe – Spicy, Creamy & Flavorful! 🍜

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Laksa Soup

Cultural Context

Laksa is a beloved noodle soup originating from Malaysia and Singapore, reflecting the rich culinary traditions of the region. This dish is often associated with festive gatherings and family meals, showcasing a blend of Chinese and Malay influences. Today, variations of laksa can be found globally, with each region adding its unique twist, making it a favorite among food lovers everywhere.

MalaysianMYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
15 pieces Raw whole shrimp (with head on)
10 pieces Deep fried tofu
1 cup Bean sprouts
10 pieces Fish balls
1 pack Rice vermicelli noodles (Dried (small pack 10.58 oz or 300g))
1/2 bunch Cilantro
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
2 tablespoons Sha cha sauce
2 tablespoons Fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 can Coconut milk (14 fl oz or 400ml)
5 cups Water
15 pieces Shrimp heads

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is more affordable.

laksa paste

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Homemade blends can be healthier with less sodium.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: poached eggs

💰Cheaper: omit eggs

Omitting eggs reduces cholesterol and cost.

1

Boil a pot of water and wait until the water is boiling. Then, add a pack of rice noodles (small pack 10.58 oz or 300g). Let it boil for 5-8 minutes. Keep stirring the noodles once a while.

2

Drain water and rinse under cold water. Set them aside.

3

Cut 10 pieces of deep fried tofu into half. (So, it's easy to soak up the broth.)

4

Peel 15 pieces of shrimp heads and set them aside.

5

In a pot, add 15 shrimp heads and stir fry them a little bit.

6

After that, add 5 cups of water. Let it boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Then, remove the shrimp heads.

7

Next, add 3 tablespoons of Thai red curry paste (suggest adding ½ tablespoons at a time) and 2 tablespoons of sha cha sauce. Stir until it mixes well. Then, add 1 can of coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce and ½ teaspoon of salt to your taste.

8

The following step, add deep fried tofu from step 3, 10 pieces of fish balls and 15 pieces of shrimp cooked until it boils.

9

While cooking the broth, put cooked rice noodles, bean sprouts and cilantro into the bowl.

10

When deep fried tofu, shrimp and fish balls are done, put them on the rice noodles. Then, pour laksa soup over the noodles and prepare to serve.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringsoakingstirring

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishnuts

Also Known As

LaksaCurry LaksaAsam Laksa

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