Fragrant Sugar Snap and Bean Sprout Noodle Laksa

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 2
Fragrant Sugar Snap and Bean Sprout Noodle Laksa recipe for your lunch or dinner
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Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 ounces rice noodles
2 red chili peppers , seeds removed and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger , roughly chopped
1 stick lemongrass , outer leaves removed , roughly chopped
2 ounces cilantro , leaves and stalks torn
1 -2 lime , juice of
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 3/4 cups coconut milk
3 cups vegetable stock
1 -2 tablespoon fish sauce ( nam pla ) or 1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce
9 ounces snow peas , halved lengthways
5 ounces bean sprouts
8 scallions , finely sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
380
Sugar
4g
Fat
20g
Fragrant Sugar Snap and Bean Sprout Noodle Laksa is a Malaysian soup dish that combines spicy, sweet, sour, and salty flavors in one bowl. The dish is a fusion of Chinese and Malay cuisine, and it is typically made with noodles, vegetables, seafood, and coconut milk. The recipe is adapted here to vegans and gluten-free eaters by the replacement of fish sauce with soy sauce. Laksa is a popular dish in Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.

Instructions

1.Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
2.In a food processor, combine chili peppers, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, cilantro, lime juice, and sesame oil, and blend until smooth.
3.In a large pot, heat the mixture over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until it becomes fragrant.
4.Add coconut milk, vegetable stock, and fish or soy sauce, then bring the mixture to a boil and reduce heat.
5.Add snow peas, bean sprouts, scallions, rice noodles, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6.Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.

PROS

Fragrant Sugar Snap and Bean Sprout Noodle Laksa is a flavorful and healthy soup that is easy to prepare.

It is packed with nutrients from vegetables, rice noodles and coconut milk.

It is also a vegan and gluten-free recipe.

CONS

Laksa is a relatively high-calorie dish, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It can be too spicy for some people, so adjust the chili peppers to suit your taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish offers health benefits from sugar snap peas, bean sprouts, and vegetable stock.
They are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, which help boost your immune system and improve digestion.
Coconut milk, which is used to make the broth, may help lower cholesterol levels and improve heart health.

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