LAKSA

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I spent a considerable number of years an Asian expatriate in the Western world, mostly as a student. Back when I was in boarding school in Australia, one of the things I missed the most were the steamy dishes from back home served in some spicy fragrant gravy. On Saturdays my friends and I would walk down to Chinatown and order a large bowl of laksa. However, the chef inside me pushed me to come up with my own version of the dish. Entertain your tastebuds with the following recipe!

Provided by ambernova

Categories     Curries

Time 31m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 kg seafood, of your choice in large dices (shrimp, fishcakes, crabmeat, fish fillet etc) or 1 kg tofu, in large dices (OR all three!)
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 large red chilies, with seeds
2 small green chilies (also known as cabe rawit in Indonesia or chili padi in Malaysia)
1/2 stalk lemongrass, chopped
8 garlic, segments
8 shallots
1 inch gingerroot
1/2 inch fresh turmeric
1/2 inch fresh galangal root
2 candlenuts
1 tablespoon shrimp paste
1 kg egg noodles or 1 kg rice vermicelli
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 cup coconut milk
1 1/2 liters chicken (from cooked meat) or 1 1/2 liters seafood stock (from cooked meat)
3 fresh basil leaves
2 stalks fresh lemongrass, flatten and tie into knots
1/4 cup bean sprouts
2 stalks fresh cilantro leaves
1 stalk spring onion, chopped
1 tablespoon crispy onion (recipe available)
sliced cucumber
1/2 hardboiled egg

Steps:

  • Boil chicken and/or seafood to make stock. If you're using tofu, then deep-fry tofu. Drain.
  • Make laksa paste. Spices are best ground on the stone mortar and pestle to form laksa paste. It is best to start working from the coriander seeds and add one ingredient at a time once the spices form a smooth paste. Add dashes of salt to make the tougher ingredients (e.g. chili, lemongrass, garlic) easier to grind. If you don't have stone, you can also use the food processor. If possible, avoid adding water to the laksa paste.
  • Heat enough oil in a saucepan to cover laksa paste. Stir-fry laksa paste, basil leaves, and knotted lemongrass till fragrant then add chicken/seafood/tofu.
  • Add stock and slowly bring to boil over low heat.
  • Add coconut milk, stir, and simmer.
  • Boil noodles and drain. Add sesame oil and set aside.
  • Serve immediately with noodles and garnish.

John Chipeta
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This laksa was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors, and the coconut milk made it so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Holly L
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This laksa was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I loved the combination of flavors, and the coconut milk made it so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again, but I'll use less chili paste next time.


Shalina Kumar
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This laksa was amazing! The broth was so flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors, and the coconut milk made it so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Wale Oduja
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This laksa was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors, and the coconut milk made it so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Sahab G
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This laksa was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I loved the combination of flavors, and the coconut milk made it so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again, but I'll use less chili paste next time.


hem Singh
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This laksa was amazing! The broth was so flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors, and the coconut milk made it so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Deivi Guerrero
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This laksa was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors, and the coconut milk made it so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Ismaeel Rayuwa
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This laksa was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I loved the combination of flavors, and the coconut milk made it so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again, but I'll use less chili paste next time.


Manica Kanu
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This laksa was amazing! The broth was so flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors, and the coconut milk made it so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Kishno p
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This laksa was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors, and the coconut milk made it so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Tasmia Nyambura
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I made this laksa for my family, and they all loved it! The broth was so flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors, and the coconut milk made it so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Asante Nyarkoa elsie
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This laksa was amazing! The broth was so flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors, and the coconut milk made it so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Elyas Nemati
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This laksa was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I loved the combination of flavors, and the coconut milk made it so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again, but I'll use less chili paste next time.


Nabid Mahi
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I'm so glad I tried this laksa recipe. It was so easy to make, and the results were amazing. The broth was so flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nasim Hossen
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This laksa was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors, and the coconut milk made it so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Sproatie900
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I made this laksa for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The broth was so flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Arjun Dotel
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This was the best laksa I've ever had! The instructions were easy to follow, and the results were incredible. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Southeast Asian food.


Mirel
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I'm not usually a fan of laksa, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors was amazing, and the coconut milk made it so creamy and rich. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jackson Namutare
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This laksa recipe was a hit! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I added some extra shrimp and vegetables to make it a complete meal.


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