Description
A flavorful and spicy coconut laksa soup that combines rich coconut milk with fresh vegetables and rice noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the red curry paste to the pot and stir well, cooking for 2 minutes to release the flavors.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk, then add the soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and red bell pepper to the pot, simmering for about 5 minutes until they are tender.
- Stir in the bean sprouts and spinach, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Divide the cooked rice noodles into bowls and ladle the hot soup over them.
- Top each bowl with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the soup.
Notes
- For added protein, include cooked shrimp, chicken, or tofu in the soup.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red curry paste, or serve with sliced fresh chili peppers for those who enjoy extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg