Description
Spicy Malaysian curry laksa brings together complex flavors from Southeast Asian culinary traditions. Rich coconut broth with tender noodles and succulent proteins will transport diners directly to Malaysia’s bustling street markets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz shelled raw tiger prawns
- 2 boneless chicken thighs, skin on
- 1 (14-oz) pack fresh Asian yellow noodles
- 4 oz dried rice vermicelli
- 6 pieces bean curd puff, cut in half
- 2 oz bean sprouts
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ lemongrass stalk, bashed
- 2 medium free-range eggs, soft- or hard-boiled, peeled, and halved
- 1 tbsp chicken stock powder
- 1 tbsp salt, plus extra to taste
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 bunch mint leaves
- 4 lime wedges
- 4 tsp shrimp chili oil
- Crispy shallots, to serve
Instructions
- Preparation: Salt the chicken thighs and let rest at room temperature for flavor enhancement, allowing seasoning to penetrate the meat.
- Poaching: Submerge chicken in water with lemongrass, salt, and gently simmer until fully cooked, creating a fragrant cooking liquid. Remove chicken, cool, and delicately shred using two forks.
- Broth Development: Replenish poaching liquid, blend in laksa paste, coconut milk, and chicken stock powder. Simmer for 5 minutes, continually adjusting seasoning to achieve a harmonious flavor profile.
- Noodle Preparation: Simultaneously cook rice vermicelli, bean sprouts, and yellow wheat noodles in boiling water. Drain thoroughly and distribute evenly across serving bowls.
- Assembly: Layer shredded chicken, prawns, mint leaves, and soft-boiled eggs over prepared noodles. Strain broth to ensure silky smoothness and pour steaming hot liquid over ingredients.
- Finishing Touches: Adorn each serving with crispy bean curd puffs, lime wedges, shrimp chili oil, and golden crisp shallots to elevate texture and visual appeal of the laksa.
Notes
- Optimize Chicken Flavor: Salt massage helps penetrate seasoning deeply into meat, ensuring maximum taste absorption before cooking.
- Manage Poaching Technique: Gentle simmering prevents tough chicken texture, maintaining tenderness and preserving delicate protein structure.
- Control Broth Consistency: Straining laksa guarantees silky smooth liquid, removing potential impurities and creating refined dining experience.
- Balance Ingredient Timing: Sequential noodle cooking prevents overcooking, preserving ideal texture for rice vermicelli, bean sprouts, and wheat noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Malaysian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 563
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1835 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 216 mg