High Protein Laksa
Elevate your noodle soup game with this hearty and *High Protein Laksa*, a vibrant Southeast Asian-inspired dish that's packed with bold flavors and nourishing ingredients. This recipe combines tender rice noodles, protein-rich firm tofu, succulent chicken breast, and juicy shrimp, all simmered in a creamy coconut milk and chicken broth base infused with aromatic laksa paste. The dish is beautifully balanced with a hint of tangy lime, rich umami notes from fish and soy sauce, and a burst of freshness from coriander leaves and crunchy bean sprouts. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this 50-minute recipe is not only satisfying but also packed with lean protein to keep you energized. Garnished with fresh red chili for a kick, this bowl of laksa is a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal you can enjoy at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Rice noodles
- 200 grams Firm tofu
- 250 grams Chicken breast
- 200 grams Shrimp
- 400 ml Coconut milk
- 500 ml Chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons Laksa paste
- 100 grams Bean sprouts
- 1 Lime
- 1 bunch Fresh coriander leaves
- 1 Red chili
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by soaking the rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes or until they soften. Drain and set aside.
Cut the firm tofu into 1-inch cubes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips.
Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails intact for more flavor if preferred.
In a large pot over medium heat, add the coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the laksa paste and mix well, ensuring it's fully dissolved into the liquid.
Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes until it changes color and starts to firm up.
Add the tofu and shrimp. Cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.
Add fish sauce, soy sauce, and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
Stir in the softened rice noodles and let everything heat through for about 2 minutes.
Serve hot in deep bowls topped with bean sprouts, a squeeze of fresh lime, and garnish with coriander leaves and a few slices of red chili for extra heat and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.8 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 495 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 10241 mg | 445% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.9 g | ||
| Protein | 145.6 g | 291% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 671 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 3040 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
