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Curry Laksa (Laksa Lemak)
60 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
4Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
650 kcalCalories
40 gProtein
50 gCarbs
35 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

Curry Laksa (Laksa Lemak)

Traditional dish · Malaysian/Singaporean

A rich and creamy coconut milk-based noodle soup, featuring a fragrant curry paste, chicken, shrimp, tofu puffs, and bean sprouts, offering a comforting and aromatic experience.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • Chicken breast300g
  • Shrimp200g
  • Rice noodles (thick)300g
  • Coconut milk400ml
  • Chicken stock600ml
  • Tofu puffs10
  • Bean sprouts100g
  • Shallots3
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Lemongrass2 stalks
  • Galangal2cm piece
  • Chilies (dried)5
  • Turmeric powder1 tsp
  • Coriander powder1 tsp
  • Shrimp paste (belacan)1 tsp
  • Lime1
  • Cilantrosmall bunch
  • Saltto taste
  • Wateras needed

Steps

  1. 1

    Slice chicken breast thinly. Peel and devein shrimp.

  2. 2

    Blend shallots, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, dried chilies, turmeric, coriander, and shrimp paste into a smooth paste.

  3. 3

    Heat a pot and sauté the curry paste until fragrant. Add chicken and cook until browned.

  4. 4

    Pour in chicken stock and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Add tofu puffs.

  5. 5

    Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink.

  6. 6

    Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain.

  7. 7

    Blanch bean sprouts briefly in boiling water.

  8. 8

    Assemble by placing noodles in bowls, ladling the hot curry broth with chicken, shrimp, and tofu puffs over. Top with fresh bean sprouts, cilantro, and a lime wedge.

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