Laksa Soup Recipe
Laksa soup is a popular Southeast Asian dish, originating from Malaysia and Singapore. It is a spicy and flavorful noodle soup, often made with a combination of coconut milk, fish or shrimp, vegetables, and herbs!
Ingredients
The Broth (Coconut Milk)
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3 cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground tumeric
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Fish Broth Version
- 4 cups fish stock
- 2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoon rice wine vingar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
The Noodles
- 10 ounces Egg noodles or 12 ounces of vermicelli noodles
Toppings (Pick which you like!)
- Shrimp
- Chicken thigh
- Hard Boild Eggs
- Bean sprouts
- Cucumber slices
- Fried tofu cubs
- Red chilli peppers
- Cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Start by heating some oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger to the pot and cook until fragrant.
- Next add your preferred type of protein (seafood or chicken) to the pot along with the spices (chili pepper, lemongrass).
- Cook until the protein is cooked through before adding vegetables such as bean sprouts and cucumbers.
- Continue cooking until vegetables are tender before stirring in coconut milk (or fish broth) followed by fish sauce for added flavor.
- Finally, add vermicelli noodles to the pot and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the noodles are cooked through.
- Serve warm topped with fresh herbs like mint or cilantro for added flavor!
Notes
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 400 |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated Fat | 20 g |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg |
| Sodium | 1000 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal
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