American Trying Malaysian Street Food Laksa For the First Time

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

prawns

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option while chicken is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salted anchovies

Soy sauce is easier to find and provides umami flavor.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: poached eggs

💰Cheaper: omit eggs

Poached eggs add richness without the need for boiling.

Soak rice noodles in hot water until softened, about 10 minutes.

Blend chili paste, lemongrass, galangal, and turmeric into a smooth paste.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté the blended paste until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add coconut milk and stir to combine, cooking for 5 minutes until heated through.

Add chicken and prawns, cooking until chicken is done and prawns are pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in fish sauce, sugar, and salt to taste, simmering for 2 minutes.

Prepare serving bowls with soaked noodles and top with the soup mixture.

Garnish with bean sprouts, hard-boiled eggs, lime wedges, and coriander.

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