Curry Laska Seafood Soup
Curry Laksa Seafood Soup is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the best of Southeast Asian cuisine. This rich, coconut-based soup is infused...
- Prep time
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- Cook time
- Not listed
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tablespoon dried shrimp
- 1 stalk lemongrass finely chopped and crushed
- 2 tomatos quartered
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 5 pieces fried bean curd quartered
- 4 laska curry leaves
- 3 cups assorted seafood prawns, fish, shellfish, etc.
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 packet thick rice noodles
Instructions
- 1
In a hot frypan, add a splash of oil and fry the shallots, candlenuts, garlic, turmeric, and dried chilies until golden brown.
- 2
Remove from the pan and crush into a fine paste using a mortar and pestle.
- 3
Add a little coconut milk to form a thin paste.
- 4
Reheat the pan and quickly stir-fry the seafood until partially cooked, using the remaining juices in the pan.
- 5
Add the chicken stock and the rempah paste, and bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the coconut milk. Season with fish sauce and salt.
- 7
Add the tomatoes, fried bean curd, and laksa leaves. Simmer for a few minutes until the seafood is fully cooked.
- 8
Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions and add the cooked noodles to the soup and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- 9
Garnish with chopped coriander and dried shallots. Serve immediately.