Laksa (Coconut Curry Soup with Rice Noodles)
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Carlsbad Cravings · by Jen

Laksa (Coconut Curry Soup with Rice Noodles)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING45M COOK
CAL 44%·PRO 80%
CARBS 49G22% OF CAL
6G FIBER30G OTHER13G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 58G60% OF CAL
32G SAT26G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A rich and aromatic Malaysian coconut curry soup with rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, and fresh vegetables. Layered with warming spices, lemongrass, and fresh herbs, this is deeply flavorful and satisfying.

mainsoupchickenshellfishdairy free
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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 6
  • 6 oz. shallots (peeled and halved (3-4 medium shallots))
  • 4-6 garlic cloves (peeled)
  • 2-4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste (see notes)
  • 2 lemon grass stalks (trimmed to the bottom 6 inches, dry outer layers discarded, roughly chopped)
  • one 2-inch piece of ginger (peeled)
  • 8 raw cashews or macadamia nuts (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • stems of one bunch of cilantro ((save leaves for garnish))
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • Peanut or vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds chicken thighs (trimmed)
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 14 oz. cans quality coconut milk ((I love Chakoah))
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (plus more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2-4 tablespoons chili paste (divided, like Sambal Oelek)
  • 7 oz. 1/4-inch wide rice noodles/rice stick noodles
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled, deveined)
  • Bean Sprouts
  • julienned cucumbers
  • Asian chili paste
  • chopped cilantro
  • lime juice
  • Hard boiled eggs, halved
PREP
15M
SODIUM
1887MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.