Luscious Laksa: A Spicy Malaysian Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of shrimp or chicken
• 1 can of coconut milk (13.5 oz)
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 package of Laksa noodles (8 oz)
• 1 tablespoon of palm sugar
• 1 tablespoon of tamarind paste
• 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon of curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric
• 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup of chopped scallions

Instructions:

1. Cook the Laksa noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
3. Add the curry powder and turmeric and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add the shrimp or chicken and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Add the coconut milk, palm sugar, tamarind paste, and fish sauce and bring to a simmer.
6. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 5-7 minutes.
7. Add the cooked Laksa noodles to the soup and stir until heated through.
8. Divide the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and scallions.

Notes:

Laksa soup is traditionally served with bean sprouts, lime wedges, and sambal chili paste on the side. Adjust the spice level to your liking by adding more or less curry powder and sambal chili paste. This recipe serves 4-6 people and can be easily doubled or halved according to your needs.