Laksa Lemak

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Laksa Lemak is a malaysian soup with a character of its own. A creamy Malay noodle soup with coconut milk, aromatics and a gentle chilli warmth. It is a useful recipe for exploring Asian flavours through clear, approachable cooking.

What is Laksa Lemak?

Laksa Lemak is not a standard everyday dish in many Western kitchens, which is exactly why it is interesting. At its core, it is a creamy Malay noodle soup with coconut milk, aromatics and a gentle chilli warmth. The key is balance: savoury, aromatic, fresh and sometimes sweet or spicy. Serve it with rice, noodles, vegetables or a crisp cucumber side so the flavours can stand out clearly.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 25 min

Ingredients

• Rice noodles – 250 g
• Chicken breast or prawns – 300 g
• Coconut milk – 500 ml
• Chicken stock – 700 ml
• Laksa paste or red curry paste – 2 tbsp
• Garlic cloves – 2
• Ginger – 2 cm
• Bean sprouts – 150 g
• Spring onions – 2
• Lime – 1

Method

STEP 1
Cook the noodles according to the package.

STEP 2
Fry garlic and ginger, then add laksa paste.

STEP 3
Pour in stock and coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.

STEP 4
Add chicken or prawns and cook until done.

STEP 5
Serve the soup over noodles with bean sprouts, spring onion and lime.