Bruneian Laksa Recipe - Authentic Laksa Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh rice noodles
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp laksa paste (preferably homemade or high-quality store-bought)
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp palm sugar (or light brown sugar)
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup fried shallots
• 1 lime, cut into wedges