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Malaysian Laksa Soup Recipe

A flavorful and spicy Malaysian noodle soup.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Malaysian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Laksa Paste

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup shallots, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon red curry paste

Soup Base

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 200 g rice noodles

Toppings

  • 200 g cooked chicken, shredded
  • 100 g bean sprouts
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime lime wedges

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and red curry paste. Cook until fragrant.
  2. 2. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. 3. Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  4. 4. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  5. 5. Divide noodles into bowls. Ladle soup over noodles and top with chicken, bean sprouts, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Laksa, Noodles, Soup
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