Home > Recipe >  Malaysian Laksa

Malaysian Laksa

Malaysian Laksa is a spicy noodle soup dish that is popular in Malaysia and Singapore. It is made with a variety of ingredients including coconut milk, fish, shrimp paste, and spices such as lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, and chili. The dish is often served with a side of bean sprouts, boiled egg, and other accompaniments. It is a very popular dish and can be found in many restaurants and street stalls throughout Malaysia and Singapore.

Ingredients (2 Persons)

  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 (8 ounce) package vermicelli rice noodles

Directions

  • Step 1
    Heat the coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, turmeric, garlic, and onion in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir until the onion is softened and the curry paste and turmeric have blended into the coconut milk, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Pour the tomatoes and vegetable broth into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Stir the shrimp into the pot and simmer until they turn pink, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and remove from heat.
  • Step 4
    Bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Place the vermicelli noodles in the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions, about 3 minutes. Drain the noodles and divide among 4 serving bowls.

Comments

Anonymous
,
Malaysian Laksa is an amazing soup filled with lots of different spices, noodles, veggies, and proteins. It is a delicious, comforting dish that is sure to satisfy any craving!
Anonymous
,
Malaysian Laksa is delicious! Its creamy coconut broth and flavorful spices make it a tantalizing dish. The combination of seafood and noodles is perfect and the toppings really add a great finishing touch. Highly recommended!
Anonymous
,
Malaysian Laksa is a delicious soup, filled with noodles, tofu, and fresh herbs. The complex sweet-spicy flavors of the dish come together perfectly and make it a must-have treat!

More recipes

Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken

Chinese sweet and sour chicken is a classic Chinese dish that is composed of chicken coated in a sweet and sour sauce.

Vegetable Fried Rice

Vegetable Fried Rice is a dish that is popular in East and Southeast Asian cuisines.

Tuna Sashimi

Tuna sashimi is a Japanese delicacy consisting of thinly sliced raw tuna.

Squid Nigiri Sushi

Squid Nigiri Sushi is a popular type of sushi in Japan.

Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach

Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach is an easy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal.

Curried Lentil Soup

Curried Lentil Soup is a hearty and flavorful vegan soup made with lentils, curry powder, and other flavorful spices.

Tikka Masala Curry

Tikka Masala Curry is a popular Indian dish that is made with a creamy tomato-based sauce, blended with spices such as garam masala, ginger, garlic, and chili.

Coconut Shrimp Curry

Coconut Shrimp Curry is an Indian-inspired dish that combines succulent shrimp with creamy coconut milk, aromatic spices, fresh herbs, and a hint of heat.

Malaysian Nasi Lemak

Malaysian Nasi Lemak is a traditional Malaysian dish consisting of fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk, served with a variety of accompaniments such as fried anchovies, peanuts, hard boiled eggs, cucumber slices, and a spicy-sweet chili paste.