Laksa Lemak
Discover the rich, creamy and aromatic Laksa Lemak, filled with prawns, chicken, and fragrant herbs—perfectly balanced spicy and tangy!
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Cooking tools:
- Food processor
- Mortar and pestle
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Pot
- Stove
- Ladle
- Spoon
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoon
- Mixing bowl
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
- 3 dried red chilies ((soaked in hot water to soften))
- 3 shallots (peeled)
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger (peeled)
- 1 inch piece of fresh galangal (peeled)
- 1 stalk of lemongrass ((use the white part only, finely chopped))
- 1 tbsp shrimp paste
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1-3/4 cups coconut milk
- 4-1/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 3 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 10 oz boneless chicken or prawns, tofu for a vegetarian option
- 7 oz rice vermicelli or egg noodles, prepared according to package instructions
- Bean sprouts
- Fresh cilantro
- Boiled eggs (halved (optional))
- Lime wedges
