Spicy Chilli Laksa

Kathryn Bamford

Servings

2

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Category

Dinner

In the mood for comfort food? Our Spicy Chilli Laksa is sure to warm you up!⁠

Spicy Chilli Laksa

Ingredients

  • 1 tbs coconut oil 

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 shallot, diced 

  • 4 tbs spicy chilli butter (replace with mild if desired)

  • 400ml coconut cream

  • 2 cups liquid chicken or veggie broth 

  • 1 packet hard tofu, cubed 

  • 1 small broccoli, chopped 

  • 250g mushrooms, sliced

  • 1/4 red cabbage, thinly sliced 

  • 2 bundles vermicelli rice noodle, to serve

  • Bean sprouts, to serve

  • Coriander, to serve

  • Chilli, sliced, to serve

  • Lime wedge, to serve

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  • 1 teaspoon shrimp paste

  • 2.5cm ginger, minced

  • 2 tsp turmeric

  • 1/2 stalk lemongrass

Directions

  1. Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan or wok.

  2. Add the garlic and shallot. Sauté for two minutes.

  3. On medium heat, add spicy chilli butter into a sauce pan, stirring to break down the nut butter. Add the laksa spices and stir. 

  4. Once fragrant, add in coconut cream, chicken stock, broccoli and mushrooms. Stir well, cook for 15 or so minutes. 

  5. Add tofu, simmer for 5 minutes.  

  6. Meanwhile cook vermicelli as per packet instructions. 

  7. Top with cooked vermicelli, red cabbage, bean sprouts, coriander, chilli and a wedge of lime to serve.