Quick and Easy Laksa
Satisfy your craving for bold, Southeast Asian flavors with this Quick and Easy Laksa recipe, a comforting bowl of spicy, creamy noodle soup that comes together in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender rice noodles drenched in a fragrant coconut milk and chicken stock broth, this dish is elevated by the rich, aromatic kick of laksa paste. Juicy prawns, shredded chicken, and optional tofu cubes bring hearty protein to every bite, while fresh bean sprouts, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime add brightness and texture. Perfect for busy weeknights, this fuss-free laksa delivers restaurant-quality satisfaction with minimal effort, making it an irresistible choice for lovers of quick, flavorful meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Rice noodles
- 400 ml Coconut milk
- 500 ml Chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons Laksa paste
- 200 grams Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 200 grams Prawns, peeled and deveined
- 100 grams Bean sprouts
- 150 grams Firm tofu, cut into cubes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Lime, cut into wedges
- 2 teaspoons Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 Red chili, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the laksa paste and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Pour in the coconut milk and chicken stock. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
Add the fish sauce and brown sugar to the broth, stirring to adjust the balance of salty and sweet flavors.
Add the shredded chicken, prawns, and tofu (if using) to the pot. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the prawns are cooked through and pink.
Divide the cooked rice noodles into serving bowls. Ladle the hot laksa broth over the noodles, making sure to evenly distribute the chicken, prawns, and tofu.
Top each bowl with a handful of bean sprouts and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Garnish with sliced red chili if desired.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side to squeeze over the laksa for added brightness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.6 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 550 mg | 183% | |
| Sodium | 3652 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.2 g | ||
| Protein | 141.6 g | 283% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1196 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2232 mg | 47% | |
*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.
