2Lemongrass Stalksouters removed and roughly chopped
4 Garlic Clovespeeled and roughly chopper
3MediumShallotspeeled and roughly sliced
40gramsFresh Gingerpeeled and roughly sliced
4Red Chillissliced, adjust to taste
1tablespoonNori
2tablespoonOilfor frying
1teaspoonGround Tumeric
1teaspoonGround Coriander
½teaspoonGround Cumin
1teaspoonSweet Paprika
Laksa Broth
5cupsVegetable Stock
1½teaspoonSaltadjust to taste
400mlCoconut Milk
½Limejuiced
1½teaspoonPalm Sugarfinely grated, adjust to taste
Laksa Toppings
200gramsThick or Flat Rice Noodlescooked to packet instructions
400gramsFirm Tofu
2tablespoonsCorn Flour
White Pepperto taste
Saltto taste
200freshBean Sproutsblanched
Steamed green veggiesbok choy, broccolini
Peanutsfresh or lightly toasted
Coriander
Instructions
Wrap tofu in a clean cloth weighted down with a heavy item to remove moisture and set aside.
400 grams Firm Tofu
Laksa Paste
Set aside the spices and place all remaining ingredients in the food chopper. Process until finely shredded. If using a blender, a dash of water may need to be added.
2 Lemongrass Stalks, 4 Garlic Cloves, 3 Medium Shallots, 40 grams Fresh Ginger, 4 Red Chillis, 1 tablespoon Nori
Heat oil in the pan and add the laksa paste from the processor. Cook on a medium low heat for 15 minutes, stirring regularly.
2 tablespoon Oil
Add the spices to the paste in the pan and cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the vegetable stock and salt, reduce heat to gentle simmer and cook with lid on for around 30 minutes.
5 cups Vegetable Stock, 1½ teaspoon Salt
Add the coconut milk, lime juice and sugar. Taste and adjust seasonings as required.
400 ml Coconut Milk, ½ Lime, 1½ teaspoon Palm Sugar
Prepare the tofu by add 2 - 3 heaped tablespoons of cornflour, a shake or two or white pepper and some salt to a bowl. Remove the tofu from the cloth and slice into pieces. Coat tofu in cornflour mixture. Shallow or air fry the tofu pieces until lightly golden and set aside.
Cook noodles to packet instructions.
200 grams Thick or Flat Rice Noodles
Assemble the Laksa
Place a portion of noodles and greens between each bowl. Slowly pour or ladle over the laksa broth. Top with bean sprouts, fried tofu, coriander, peanuts and extra chilli.
Notes
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