Chicken Laksa

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 1
Spicy and creamy Chicken Laksa recipe
in Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

200 g thin dried noodles
2 red chilies
4 garlic cloves
5 cm peeled and roughly chopped green ginger
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup coriander root , stems and leaves
50 ml sesame oil
3 skinless chicken breasts
1 liter light coconut milk
3 cups chicken stock
50 ml fish sauce
1 lime , juice of
1/2 cup mint leaf
3 finely sliced green onions
1 cup fresh bean sprout
lime wedge

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
550
Sugar
4g
Fat
36g
Originating from Malaysia, laksa is a spicy noodle soup that has become a popular dish in many Southeast Asian countries. There are many versions of laksa, but the most common types are the curry laksa and the asam laksa. This recipe for Chicken Laksa is a variation of the classic dish, using chicken instead of shrimp or fish and has a creamy coconut milk base. The addition of fresh herbs such as mint and coriander, adds a flavor complexity to the broth while bean sprouts give the dish a fresh and crunchy texture.

Instructions

1.Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions and set aside.
2.In a blender, combine the red chilies, garlic, ginger, ground coriander, coriander root, stems and leaves with sesame oil, blending until smooth to make a paste.
3.Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces and add them to a large pan on medium high heat. Cook for 5 minutes or until browned.
4.Reduce the heat to medium and add the paste from the blender to the pan, cooking for a further 5 minutes until fragrant.
5.Add the coconut milk, chicken stock and fish sauce to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
6.Add the lime juice, mint leaf, green onions and beansprouts to the pan, stirring well and cooked for another minute before removing from heat.
7.Serve the chicken laksa over a bed of the prepared noodles with a wedge of lime on the side.

PROS

This soup is full of flavor with a creamy yet slightly spicy broth.
It’s a great way to warm up on a cold day and the chicken provides a good source of protein.

With only a handful of ingredients and ingredients that can be easily found in most grocery stores, this recipe is fairly simple to make.

CONS

The dish has a higher fat content due to the use of coconut milk and sesame oil.
It may not be suitable for those that are looking for a low-fat meal.

While the spice level can be adjusted to taste, those who have a low tolerance for spice may find this dish too hot.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and is essential for the body’s muscle and tissue repair and growth. The soup contains garlic, ginger and green onions which are all known for their immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties.
The spices used in this recipe, such as coriander and chili peppers, have been linked to aiding in digestion and reducing inflammation in the body.

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