Fish Laksa Recipe

Name: Fish Laksa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound rice vermicelli; 3 pounds fish Whole; 1 cup water; 2 teaspoons galangal powder; 3 stems lemon grass chopped; 5 fresh mint sprg; 5 fresh basil sprg; 8 kaffir lime leaves Dried; 4 red chillies Dried, halved; 8 red chillies smalls Fresh, halved; 8 kaffir lime leaves Dried, extra; 3 2/3 cups coconut cream; 3 ounces bean sprouts chinese white; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons caster sugar; 3 stems lemon grass finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon shrimp paste; 1 cup water; 3 teaspoons galangal powder; 3 chillies smalls Fresh

Servings: persons

1/2 pound rice vermicelli
3 pounds fish Whole
1 cup water
2 teaspoons galangal powder
3 stems lemon grass chopped
5 fresh mint sprg
5 fresh basil sprg
8 kaffir lime leaves Dried
4 red chillies Dried, halved
8 red chillies smalls Fresh, halved
8 kaffir lime leaves Dried, extra
3 2/3 cups coconut cream
3 ounces bean sprouts chinese white
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons caster sugar
3 stems lemon grass finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon shrimp paste
1 cup water
3 teaspoons galangal powder
3 chillies smalls Fresh

1
Add vermicelli to pan of boiling water, boil uncovered 2 minutes or until just tender, rinse and drain.
2
Remove and discard heads from fish, fillet fish, reserving bones.
3
Remove and discard fish skin. Cut fillets into strips.
4
Combine water, powder, lemon grass, mint, basil, lime leaves, and dried and fresh chillies in pan, simmer covered for 30 minutes.
5
Add fish bones, simmer for another 10 minutes. Strain resulting stock, discarding bones and chilli mixture. You need 1125 ml of stock so add water if necessary.
6
Place extra lime leaves in a bowl, cover with warm water, stand 20 minutes.
7
Drain, and slice leaves thinly.
8
Return stock to pan, add chilli paste, fish strips, coconut cream, sliced lime leaves, sprouts, salt and sugar and bring to the boil. Divide vermicelli into serving bowls, pour soup over it. Garnish with extra sliced chillies, baby basil leaves and bean sprouts.
9
Chilli paste. Blend or process all ingredients until smooth.

1158

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound rice vermicelli, 3 pounds fish Whole, 1 cup water, 2 teaspoons galangal powder, and more.

Yes, Fish Laksa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fish Laksa

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