A spicy noodle soup popular in Southeast Asia. Laksa consists of rice noodles with chicken, prawn or fish, served in spicy soup based on rich and spicy curry coconut milk.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
Difficulty
Medium
Skills Required
None
Ingredients & Nutrition
700 kcal
Calories
45g
Protein
40g
Fat
50g
Carbs
6g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
1600mg
Sodium
- 1/2 cup Laksa Paste
- 2 cans (13.5 oz each) Coconut Milk
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 lb Rice Noodles
- 1 lb, cooked and shredded Chicken Breast
- 1 lb, cooked Shrimp
- 1 cup Tofu Puffs
- for garnish Bean Sprouts
- for garnish Hard-boiled Eggs
Equipment Needed
- Large Pot
- Can Opener
Let AI Suggest Variations
- Make a vegetarian version with vegetable broth and extra tofu.
- Use different types of noodles, like egg noodles.
- Add fish balls or fish cakes.
- Adjust the amount of laksa paste to control the spice level.
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, sauté the laksa paste for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Stir in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
3. Cook rice noodles according to package directions.
4. To serve, place noodles in a bowl. Add the chicken, shrimp, and tofu puffs.
5. Ladle the hot laksa broth over the top.
6. Garnish with bean sprouts, a hard-boiled egg, cilantro, and a lime wedge.