Malaysian
Curry Laksa
“Curry Laksa is a rich, spicy coconut milk soup brimming with yellow noodles, prawns, and chicken, finished with a tangy squeeze of lime and a dollop of sambal belacan.”
Medium1.5 hours
Where it comes from
Curry Laksa reflects the multicultural tapestry of Malaysia, with roots in the Peranakan community of Penang, blending Malay and Chinese culinary traditions.
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What goes into it
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How it's made
- 1
Prepare curry paste by blending spices, then fry until fragrant.
- 2
Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- 3
Add chicken pieces and prawns, cooking until just done.
- 4
In another pot, cook yellow noodles and rice vermicelli until al dente.
- 5
Serve noodles in bowls, ladle over the curry soup, and garnish with tofu puffs, bean sprouts, mint, and lime.
