Seafood Laksa
A fragrant Malaysian coconut curry soup loaded with shrimp, squid, and fish. Rich laksa paste simmered with coconut milk and fresh seafood creates an aromatic, spiced bowl.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 4 whole dried red chilies
- 3 whole shallots
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp galangal
- 2 whole lemongrass stalks
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp shrimp paste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 800 ml coconut milk
- 500 ml seafood or vegetable broth
- 1.5 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar
- 400 g large shrimp
- 200 g squid rings
- 250 g firm white fish fillet
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp fried shallots
- 2 whole lime wedges
- 200 g rice noodles
- 1 cup bean sprouts
Instructions
- 1
Soak dried chilies in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and remove seeds if you prefer less heat.
- 2
Clean shrimp and squid, pat dry. Cut fish into bite-sized chunks. Set seafood aside.
- 3
Cook rice noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- 4
Combine soaked chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, turmeric, and shrimp paste in a food processor. Blend until a smooth paste forms, 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add laksa paste and fry, stirring constantly, for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and oil rises to surface.
- 6
Pour coconut milk and broth into the pot. Stir well to combine with paste. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add fish sauce and palm sugar, stir to dissolve. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 8
Add fish chunks and squid to the simmering broth. Cook for 3-4 minutes until fish is nearly opaque.
- 9
Add shrimp and simmer for 2-3 minutes more until shrimp turns pink and all seafood is cooked through.
- 10
Divide cooked rice noodles and bean sprouts among serving bowls.
- 11
Ladle hot laksa soup with seafood over noodles. Garnish with cilantro, fried shallots, and lime wedges.
- 12
Serve immediately with extra lime and chili paste on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- food processor
- large pot or Dutch oven
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- ladle
- serving bowls
- colander
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