Laksa

Name: Laksa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 12 oz rice noodles; 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 12 oz firm tofu, cubed; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 cup coconut milk; 4 tbsp laksa paste (store-bought); 1 lemongrass stalks, bruised; 2 tsp fish sauce; 4 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 cups fresh bean sprouts; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 green onions, sliced; 1/2 cucumber, diced

Rich Malaysian noodle soup with creamy coconut curry broth, shrimp, tofu, and fresh herbs - a complex, aromatic favorite.

45 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz rice noodles
12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 oz firm tofu, cubed
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup coconut milk
4 tbsp laksa paste (store-bought)
1 lemongrass stalks, bruised
2 tsp fish sauce
4 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cucumber, diced

Instructions

1

Bring a pot of water to boil and cook 12 oz rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2

In a large pot, heat 6 cups chicken broth over medium heat.
3

Stir in 4 tbsp laksa paste (store-bought) until fully combined.
4

Add 1 bruised lemongrass stalks and bring to a simmer.
5

Add 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined and 12 oz cubed firm tofu to the broth and cook for 4-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
6

Stir in 1 cup coconut milk, 2 tsp fish sauce, and 4 tbsp fresh lime juice.
7

Simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
8

Remove lemongrass from the pot.
9

Divide cooked noodles among serving bowls.
10

Ladle the curry broth with shrimp and tofu over the noodles.
11

Garnish with 2 cups fresh bean sprouts, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 4 sliced green onions, and 1/2 diced cucumber.
12

Serve hot.

Questions

How long does Laksa keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Laksa?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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