Laksa Recipe
Dive into the culinary soul of Southeast Asia with a comforting bowl of Laksa! Allow yourself to get carried away by the bold symphony of flavors from a refreshing yet spicy coconut broth, harmoniously fusing with delicate noodles, succulent prawns and tender chicken.
Reignite your palate with its distinct, vivid flavor profile – a masterful blend of sweet, sour, and spicy transporting you straight to the hawker food stalls of Malaysia and Singapore. This revered recipe carries with it a rich cultural heritage that adds a sprinkle of tradition in every slurp. Ready to experience Laksa’s lip-smacking lure?
Laksa: Ingredients and preparation
Recipe: Traditional Laksa
Ingredients:
200 grams of rice noodles
200 grams of chicken breasts, thinly sliced
200 grams of shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 boiled eggs, halved
Fresh bean sprouts for garnish
Fresh cilantro for garnish
1 fresh lime, cut into wedges
For the Laksa paste:
2 stalks of fresh lemongrass
3 red chillies, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 inch fresh ginger, chopped
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 tablespoon of coriander powder
2 tablespoons of oil
For the broth:
400 ml of coconut milk
1 liter of chicken stock
2 tablespoons of fish sauce
1 tablespoon of brown sugar
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Laksa paste. Begin by cutting the lemongrass stalks and discarding the outer layer. Chop the inner part. Combine it with chillies, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, coriander, and oil in a food processor. Blend until a paste is formed.
2. Heat a large pot on medium heat and add the Laksa paste. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until it becomes fragrant.
3. Add chicken stock, coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar to the pot. Mix well and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
4. While the broth is cooking, prepare the noodles according to the package instructions.
5. Add the sliced chicken breasts and shrimp to the broth. Let it cook for a further 5-7 minutes until the chicken and shrimp are cooked through.
6. To assemble the dish, place the cooked noodles in a bowl. Ladle the hot broth, chicken, and shrimp over the noodles.
7. Top the bowl with boiled eggs, bean sprouts, and fresh cilantro.
8. Serve the Laksa hot, accompanied by a lime wedge on the side for
How to improve this Laksa recipe
Consider elevating your Laksa by using fresh, whole spices which you dry roast and grind yourself to extract deeper flavors. Adding fresh herbs at the end of cooking will retain their vibrant taste and color.
Consider making homemade laksa paste; the freshness will greatly impact the dish’s flavor. For seafood laksa, adding the shells of the prawns to the broth whilst cooking will enhance the depth of flavor. Lastly, don’t rush the simmering process, a slow simmer for creamy and rich broth is key.
