6 APRIL 10, 2015 ASIAN INSPIRED RECIPES
laksa soup – a malaysian coconut curry soup
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Malaysian Laksa Soup w/ Coconut, Curry, Chicken and Shrimp over rice noodles| www.feastingathome.com
Happy Weekend! Hope you are off somewhere beautiful soaking up some sunshine!
This recipe for Laksa Soup – A Malaysian Coconut Curry Soup will take you on a fun adventure to your local Asian market, perhaps introducing you to new ingredients and can be made authentically from scratch – or if you prefer, I’ve included and easier “cheater version” as well. It’s actually simple to make, but requires a few ingredients that are not readily available at most grocery stores.
The flavorful base of the soup is called Laksa paste – basically lemongrass, chilies, shallots, galanga, turmeric, spices and dried shrimp all blended up in the food processor, then sauteed in a pot with a little oil to deepen the flavor. Into the same pot goes the chicken stock, the chicken, shrimp, tofu puffs (optional) fish balls (also optional) and coconut milk. After a quick simmer, it’s done. Ladle over fresh rice noodles, top with a handful of crunchy bean sprouts, fresh cilantro and mint, and serve with lime wedges, hot chili sauce and a sprinkling of crispy shallots. It’s a soup that takes you far far away, and it has been a hit at home when the temperatures are cooler. It is a “fishy” tasting soup, so be warned if this is not your thing.