Laksa

Ingredients

• 400 g rice noodlesSubstitute: rice vermicelli
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 300 g shrimpSubstitute: chicken
• 8 pieces tofu puffsSubstitute: fried tofu
• 4 tbsp laksa paste
• 2 stalks lemongrass
• 3 tbsp dried shrimp
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 150 g bean sprouts
• 10 leaves laksa leafSubstitute: Vietnamese mint

Instructions

1. 1

   Fry laksa paste and smashed lemongrass in oil until very fragrant, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add chicken stock and coconut milk, bring to a simmer.

3. 3

   Add dried shrimp and fish sauce, simmer 15 minutes to develop flavor.

4. 4

   Add shrimp and tofu puffs, cook 4 minutes until shrimp are pink.

5. 5

   Cook rice noodles according to package directions, drain.

6. 6

   Divide noodles among bowls, ladle curry broth with shrimp and tofu over top.

7. 7

   Garnish with bean sprouts, laksa leaf, sliced chili, and a squeeze of lime.