Description
Laksa is a beloved spicy noodle soup from Southeast Asia, with many regional variations. This recipe is for a classic Malaysian Curry Laksa, which features a rich, fragrant, and spicy broth made from a base of coconut milk and a flavorful laksa paste. The soup is filled with rice noodles and typically loaded with a variety of toppings like tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and absorbent tofu puffs. It’s a complex and incredibly satisfying dish that is a true explosion of flavors. The finishing touches of fresh bean sprouts, a hard-boiled egg, and a squeeze of lime bring everything together. While a truly authentic laksa paste is a complex blend of many ingredients, using a good quality store-bought paste makes this amazing dish accessible for a home cook.
A Taste of History
Laksa is a perfect example of the fusion of cultures in Southeast Asia. Its origins are in the Peranakan culture, a community of Chinese immigrants who settled in the Malay archipelago and blended their traditions with local Malay customs. There are two main types of laksa: curry laksa, which is coconut milk-based, and asam laksa, which has a sour, fish-based broth. This curry laksa is more common in Malaysia and Singapore.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
Ingredients & Nutrition
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