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Malaysian Curry Laksa

A quick and comforting coconut curry noodle soup with a rich, spicy broth, topped with fresh herbs and crispy fried dough.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
650
Protein
10g
Malaysian Curry Laksa
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Ingredients

  • 200 g rice noodles
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp curry paste
  • 8 cherry tomatoes
  • 50 g fried dough (keropok)
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the 200g rice noodles according to package directions until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a pot, heat 3 tbsp curry paste over medium until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 400ml coconut milk and 2 cups water; bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the 8 cherry tomatoes and simmer until they soften and release their juices, about 3 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

  4. 4

    Divide the noodles between 2 bowls. Ladle the hot broth over them, then top with 50g fried dough and 0.5 cup fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • pot
  • colander
  • knife
  • cutting board

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