Curry laksa, or curry mee, is one of the most popular hawker's market dishes in Malaysia, so you know it’s a crowd-pleaser–it’s soul-warming, slightly spicy, coconut-y, and just satisfying. A fantastic option for a weeknight meal, curry laksa comes together quite quickly, especially if you make the laksa paste in advance. Of course, you could buy store-bought laksa paste if you are pressed for time, but trust us, this version tastes better. With a bowl of laksa, a blanket, and your favorite show, you’ll be set for the night.

Quick Info

⏱️ 60 min • 🍽️ 2 servings • ⭐ 67%

Tags

[Dairy-Free] • [Dinner] • [Lunch] • [Under 1 Hour] • [Meal] • [Asian] • [Halal]

Ingredients

• 8–10 dried red chiles
• 2–3 tablespoons (20 grams) dried shrimp
• 2 tablespoons (20 grams) raw cashews
• 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
• ½ teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 1–2 tablespoons shrimp paste
• 1 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, chopped
• 1 2-inch piece of fresh galangal, chopped
• 1 1-inch piece of fresh turmeric, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, peeled
• 6 Thai red chiles, stemmed
• 4 shallots, chopped
• 2 lemongrass stalks, white parts only
• 1 tablespoon Oriental curry powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro stems and roots
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for boiling
• 7 ounces (200 grams) egg noodles or wide rice vermicelli
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon minced Thai red chiles
• 1 teaspoon minced lemongrass, white part only
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
• 3 long beans, cut into 4–6-inch pieces
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 14-ounce can of full-fat coconut milk
• 6 tofu puffs or cubes of fresh tofu, deep-fried
• 6 fish cakes, deep-fried (optional)
• 8 slices of rice cakes (optional)
• 1½ teaspoons palm sugar, plus more to taste
• Juice of 2 limes, plus more to taste
• Small bunch of fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• Small bunch of fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 lime wedges
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved lengthwise
• 2 Thai red chiles, sliced
• 1 tablespoon sambal oelek, such as Huy Fong

Instructions Preview

1. Make the laksa paste: In a food processor,…
2. Make the curry: Bring a large pot of salte…
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-b…

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Recipe by: Aleya Zenieris, Codii Lopez, Puja Sen • From: Tasty