Seafood Laksa Recipe

Name: Seafood Laksa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 stalks lemongrass; 2 tsp grated ginger; 3 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 tbsp sliced shallots; 1 tsp Thai shrimp paste or Belacan (bagoong); 2-3 tsp Laksa paste; 3 pcs dried red chili; 1 tbsp oil; 1/2 cup coconut cream; 2-3 cups water; 1/2 tsp chicken powder (or use chicken stock); 1 tsp sugar; salt, to taste; 8 pieces peeled shrimps; 4 pieces fish balls, sliced; 2 cups cooked hofan noodles

Servings: persons

2 stalks lemongrass
2 tsp grated ginger
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tbsp sliced shallots
1 tsp Thai shrimp paste or Belacan (bagoong)
2-3 tsp Laksa paste
3 pcs dried red chili
1 tbsp oil
1/2 cup coconut cream
2-3 cups water
1/2 tsp chicken powder (or use chicken stock)
1 tsp sugar
salt, to taste
8 pieces peeled shrimps
4 pieces fish balls, sliced
2 cups cooked hofan noodles

1
Heat oil in a pot over medium flame.
2
Bruise lemongrass stems by hitting perpendicularly with the back side of the knife.
3
Saute lemongrass in oil for 1 minute.
4
Add ginger, garlic, shallots and shrimp paste. Saute for another 2 minutes.
5
Add in Laksa paste and saute for another minute.
6
Add in coconut cream and water. Season with chicken powder, sugar and salt to taste.
7
Add in shrimps and fish balls. Boil until shrimps are cooked. Adjust seasonings. Turn off fire.
8
Assembly:
9
2 lime wedges
10
1/2 cup bean sprouts, blanched
11
cilantro, for garnish
12
Divide noodles into two bowls. Pour soup. Divide shrimps and half balls in two. Top with bean sprouts, lime and cilantro.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 stalks lemongrass, 2 tsp grated ginger, 3 cloves garlic, sliced, 1 tbsp sliced shallots, and more.

Yes, Seafood 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.

Seafood Laksa

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