Malaysian Chicken Laksa | Cozy & Rich In Vitamin | A Comforting Bowl Of Noodles & Curry

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while evaporated milk is more affordable.

laksa paste

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: curry paste

Homemade blends can be healthier and curry paste is often less expensive.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: poached eggs

💰Cheaper: omit eggs

Poached eggs maintain richness without added calories.

tofu puffs

🥗Healthier: tofu cubes

💰Cheaper: omit tofu

Tofu cubes are healthier and more versatile.

Prepare the curry paste by blending dried Kashmiri red chillies, coriander stalks, bird's eye chillies, sugar, lemongrass, Thai basil leaves, galangal, shallots, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, turmeric powder, coriander seeds powder, and dark soy sauce until smooth.

In a large pot, heat oil and add the prepared curry paste, sautéing until fragrant.

Add water and bring to a simmer, then add the chicken strips and cook until the chicken is done.

Add salt to taste and stir in the coconut cream.

Cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain.

In serving bowls, place a portion of noodles, ladle the soup over the noodles, and top with boiled egg slices and coriander sprigs.

Cooking Techniques

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