laksa noodle soup

Recipe video above. This is a recipe for a real Malaysian restaurant quality laksa made by sprucing up&nbsp;store&nbsp;bought laksa paste! You can't just dump&nbsp;store bought laksa paste into coconut broth! The key is to freshen up the paste by sautéing it with garlic, ginger, chilli and lemongrass. Makes a world of difference! This makes 2 large bowls. Because large is the only way to go with Laksa!

Laksa Noodle Soup

(500 ml) chicken stock / broth

(250 ml) water

chicken drumsticks ((Note 1))

tbsp oil

garlic (, minced)

cm / 4/5" piece of ginger (, finely grated)

lemongrass (, white part grated, (Note 2))

birds eye chillis (, finely chopped (Note 3))

(175 grams) laksa paste ((Note 4))

/ 14 oz can coconut milk ((Note 5))

tsp fish sauce ((sub soy))

/ 1.5 oz vermicelli noodles (, dried)

/ 3.5 ounces hokkien noodles ((optional, Note 6))

/ 2.5 oz bean sprouts

/ 2.5 oz tofu puffs (, cut in half (Note 7))

tsp sugar (, white)

soy sauce (, light or all purpose)

tsp Laksa paste ((Note 4))

tbsp Sriracha sauce (,

tbsp chilli paste

vegetable oil ((any plain oil))

coriander / cilantro ((recommended))

Lime wedges ((recommended))

Crispy shallots (, optional (Note 8))

red chilli (, optional)

Place Chicken Stock ingredients in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to simmer, then reduce to medium high.&nbsp;

Cook for 25 minutes or until chicken flesh is falling off the bone and liquid reduces by about 1/3.&nbsp;

Discard skin, pull flesh off the bone and place in bowl, discard bone. Set broth aside.

Chicken Stock

Mix ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside for 20 minutes.

Laksa Chilli Sauce

Heat oil in a large saucepan or small pot over medium low heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 20 seconds, then add lemongrass and chillis. Cook for 1 minute.

Add laksa paste. Turn heat up to medium and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, or until fragrant.

Add chicken stock, coconut milk, fish sauce and 2 tsp of Laksa Chilli Sauce.&nbsp;Place lid on and simmer on for 10 minutes.

Adjust to taste using lime juice (for sour) and fish sauce (for saltiness).&nbsp;Add tofu puffs. Leave on turned off stove with lid on for 5 minutes.

Laksa Broth

Prepare noodles per packet directions.

Divide noodles between 2 bowls. Top with shredded chicken.

Pour broth over chicken. Top with beansprouts. Sprinkle with Garnishes you choose to use. Serve with Laksa Chilli Sauce on the side.

Assemble Laksa

Starting Monday with a flavorful meatless vegetarian coconut curry soup made with Malaysian-style red curry paste called Laksa. Just like any other glorious bowl of Curry Soup, I like to eat Laksa soup loaded with zucchini simmered in creamy spicy coconut-curry broth, topped with silky rice noodles and fresh tofu. Topped with crunchy peanuts, fresh cucumber and generous splash of lime juice... this soup is bowl-of-heaven for curry lovers!&nbsp;Oh, you know the best part?! I often ready the Laksa paste over the weekend and then enjoy Laksa soup, any day of the week, in just 10 minutes! An amazingly flavorful subtle-spicy broth comes together with Laksa paste, coconut milk, vegetable stock, and splash of lime juice. That sounds easy, isn't it?I'm sure you thinking red-curry paste and subtle spicy? I agree that red-tone curry pastes are mostly considered spicy due to use of lot of chilies... but laksa soup is not different and has flavor of chilies yet it is not that hot spicy. Actually the sweetness of coconut milk, and hint of sugar balance the spice and makes Laksa broth savoury.&nbsp;However, if you like heat, you can use more Laksa paste too. Then just dunk-in some rice noodles and slurp!<img alt="Creamy Vegetarian and flavorful Laksa Soup with Rice Noodles for comforting winter dinner | chefdehome.com" src="https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/laksa-soup/laksa-soup-chefdehome-2.jpg" />First time, I tried Laksa soup in London, UK. We had a 12 hours layover in London. Of course, we got short visa and decided to explore the city a bit. Vishal had lived in London for sometime. So finding our way around, with all train-network of London, was fairly easy.&nbsp;It was cold winter evening and our first stop was in small eatery in busy part of the city. All they sold was some pastries, soups and sandwiches. And Vishal's favorite fish and chips. I think, every eatery in London has fish and chips in their menu. :)So, shivering in the cold, I was scanning the menu for a familiar soup. Reading the world "curry" I stopped at Curry Laksa Noddle Soup. There was option to add chicken or veggies and I decided to keep it veggie-only. Even talking about that soup bowl reminds me of rich, creamy, aromatic soup. I don't even remember breathing few times before I finished that bowl. And in minutes of, feeling harsh winter, I felt warm head to toe. Indeed it was an unforgettable experience. In-fact, pictures of the soup today are totally inspired from the bowl of soup I drank that day.&nbsp;I never thought to try and make it at home until last year when UK Chef and TV personality Nigella Lawson shared the picture of Laksa Soup she had in a London restaurant. That day I spent lot of time researching for the recipe... and spent hell lot of time trying to create that silky smooth soup with amazingly beautiful color.I'm happy to say, after a number of tries, I found the taste and balance of flavor I was looking for. This recipe is very close to my original experience and I love it. Since early this year, it has become a staple in our home.&nbsp;<img alt="Rich and flavorful coconut curry broth of Laksa Soup | chefdehome.com" src="https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/laksa-soup/laksa-soup-chefdehome-4.jpg" />How to make Laksa Paste?Laksa paste is essentially a red curry paste and is back-bone of Laksa soup. Hence the name - Laksa. You will be surprised that such simple 6 ingredients provide depth of flavor and rich color to laksa soup. &nbsp;If you look at the list in recipe below, all are easy to find pantry-staples. I mean, we all have lime, onion, garlic, dried chilies in our kitchen? Right? If you don't have **Sambal Oelek (chili paste) in your pantry? You can replace it with sriracha or any regular Asian chili-garlic paste. Now, I must tell you that authentic Laksa Paste or laksa recipe uses Lemongrass instead of lemon or lime. I had full plans to use lemongrass too. But, thing is, it is not that easy to find everywhere. Also, lemongrass paste, which is often used to avoid hard stems of lemongrass in soups/curries, is not that easy to find either. So I decided to switch to my trusty ingredient that I often use when recipe calls for lemongrass and I don't have any. Let me tell you, if you are every &nbsp;get stuck on a recipe due to not finding lemongrass? Just do this: zest a whole lime and mix with three tablespoon of lime juice. For every 1 tbsp of lemongrass paste use 1 tbsp of this mixture. And you will not notice difference in the flavor.<img alt="Homemade Laksa Curry Paste | chefdehome.com" src="https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/laksa-soup/homemade-laksa-curry-paste-chefdehome-1.jpg" />To make paste, I process all ingredients in food processor until smooth paste forms. If mixture looks too thick, I add a little more oil or lime juice. Laska paste stays good in refrigerator for 1 week. Recipe below is good to make soup twice.<img alt="Comforting Malaysian Red Curry Laksa Soup with Rice Noodles and Tofu | chefdehome.com" src="https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/laksa-soup/laksa-soup-chefdehome-5.jpg" />Originally, Laksa soup is from Malaysian/Singapore region but this recipe is my taste of Laksa from London. I adapted the recipe from a number of sources in attempt to create these flavors. In no particular order, the list of sources referred are listed in the Recipe Notes. During my research, I also came to know that there is a similar version of Laksa soup in Asaam, India. I think, every country leaves their mark on a recipe as it travels.<img alt="Vegetarian Laksa Soup with Rice Noodles tofu and Zucchini for flavorful homemade Asian style dinner at home | chefdehome.com" src="https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/c/laksa-soup/laksa-soup-chefdehome-6.jpg" />So friends, a bowl of laksa soup is perfect to way to enjoy cold fall-winter or evening. Blend a batch of laksa paste in advance, then make vegetarian laksa soup for dinner in just 10 minutes. Find you favorite comfy couch in house... Sip the soup and slurp the noodles. Enjoy!Wish you wonderful day ahead. -Savita x

Laksa Soup 

Garlic,

Ginger,

Lime, zest and juice

6-8 Cashew, nuts, raw

Thai Red Chili, 1-2 fresh,

tbsp Sambal Chili Paste

tbsp Olive Oil,

Shallot Onions, coarse chopped

Cup Coconut milk

Zucchini, **thin sliced

tsp Sugar, adjust per taste

tsp Salt, adjust per taste

Cup Vegetable Stock

adjust

lbs Rice Noodles, cooked

Cucumber, thin sliced,

Cilantro, fresh leaves, chopped

Lime,

Make Laksa Paste

To make paste, in food processor jar, add soaked chilies (discard water in which these were soaked), and all ingredients from the Laksa Paste ingredient list above. Process until smooth pasta forms. Remove in a bowl. Paste stays good for up to one week.

Cook Rice Noodles

Bring a pot of water to rolling boil and cook rice noodles according to package directions.

Saute Soup Base and Veggies

Heat a skillet. Add 1/2 of laksa paste. Saute for 1 minute to develop flavor and also to cook-off raw flavor of onion. Now, add chopped veggies, such as zucchini, (add mushroom or bell pepper if you like) and cook until crisp-tender (not mushy i.e. veggies are cooked but still have bite). 

Add Liquid and Simmer Soup

 Add vegetable stock and  coconut milk with *1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp lime juice, and generous pinch of salt. Bring to boil and simmer until just started to thicken (1-2 minutes). Remove from heat. Taste broth and adjust salt, sugar and lime juice.

Assemble Laksa Soup and Serve

In four serving bowls, add serving of cooked noodles, ladle soup on top dividing equally. Top with sliced tofu, sliced cucumber, cilantro and more chilies. Serve and enjoy!

Spicy chicken curry Laksa soup is flavored with an intense laksa paste made from chiles, nuts, spices, and herbs and enriched with creamy coconut milk. Tender rice noodles, vegetables, tofu puffs, and chunks of chicken make it a satisfying meal in a bowl.

Chicken Curry Laksa Soup

red chilies

shrimp

macadamia nuts

shrimp paste

curry powder

coriander seeds

cumin seeds

turmeric

1- inch piece galangal or ginger

garlic

onion (chopped)

lemongrass (white part only)

rice noodles

neutral oil

(boneless chicken thighs,

chicken broth

coconut milk

salt

sugar

fish sauce

lime juice

Chile chile paste

Thai red chiles

cilantro

To make the laksa paste, combine the paste ingredients in a food processor and pulse to a paste.

Cook the noodles according to the package directions and then drain.

To make the soup, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the Laksa paste, and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes, until the oil begins to separate. Add the chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes more, until the chicken changes color from pink to white.

Add the broth and coconut milk and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 7 minutes.

Add the tofu puffs, salt, sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

To serve, divide the noodles between the serving bowls. Ladle the soup over the noodles.

Serve hot, garnished with the chiles, chile paste, and cilantro.

Add chicken stock and coconut milk. Bring it to a boil. Cover and cook for 7 minutes.&nbsp;

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