Fragrant Sugar Snap and Bean Sprout Noodle Laksa

Name: Fragrant Sugar Snap and Bean Sprout Noodle Laksa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 ounces rice noodles; 2 red chili peppers, seeds removed and finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ginger, roughly chopped; 1 stick lemongrass, outer leaves removed, roughly chopped; 2 ounces cilantro, leaves and stalks torn; 1 -2 lime, juice of; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 ¾ cups coconut milk; 3 cups vegetable stock; 1 -2 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla) or 1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce; 9 ounces snow peas, halved lengthways; 5 ounces bean sprouts; 8 scallions, finely sliced

Servings: persons

5 ounces rice noodles
2 red chili peppers, seeds removed and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, roughly chopped
1 stick lemongrass, outer leaves removed, roughly chopped
2 ounces cilantro, leaves and stalks torn
1 -2 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 ¾ cups coconut milk
3 cups vegetable stock
1 -2 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla) or 1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce
9 ounces snow peas, halved lengthways
5 ounces bean sprouts
8 scallions, finely sliced

1
Place the noodles in a large bowl and pour over boiling water to cover, so that it comes up to about 1in above the noodles, and leave to soak for 34 minutes or until soft.
2
Drain well.
3
Meanwhile, place the chilies, garlic, ginger, lemon grass, cilantro (reserving a few leaves for scattering over the dish) and juice of one of the limes in a food processor and blend to a paste.
4
Heat the sesame oil in a large saucepan on a medium heat and fry the chili paste for 3 minutes.
5
Add the coconut milk, stock and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce or soy sauce.
6
Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
7
Add the snow peas and bean sprouts and simmer for a further 23 minutes or until almost cooked but still crunchy.
8
Check the taste and add more lime juice or fish/soy sauce if necessary.
9
Divide the noodles between warm bowls, ladle the hot soup over and scatter the sliced scallions and reserved cilantro leaves on top.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 ounces rice noodles, 2 red chili peppers, seeds removed and finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon ginger, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Sugar Snap and Bean Sprout Noodle Laksa falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!