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If using store-bought laksa, use one or two 7 ounce jars, or one 14 ounce jar. You could start conservatively ( 1 jar) if unsure of the brand- some brands are much spicier than others and add more paste to the final broth, to taste. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! It will take you on a fun adventure to your local Asian market, perhaps introducing you to new ingredients and can be made authentically from scratch. Frying the paste is an important step if you’re not to end up with a raw-tasting gravy; Yin recommends half an hour of patient stirring until it’s really dark, but it dries out under my inexpert care – half that time seems to yield a pretty decent result. The broth Homemade Laksa Paste (see recipe)– orbuy 1-2 jars (7-ounce) of store-bought Laksa Paste– ( I like this brand- see notes)

OPTIONAL ADDITIONS or Substitutions: Fried tofu cubes, fish balls ( frozen), scallops or other firm fish, clams, mussels, and veggies like snow peas, mushrooms, carrots, bell pepper, chopped spinach or greens etc….pound dry rice noodles (2 ounces per person) (or 1 1/2 – 2 lbs fresh rice noodles from the refrigerated section of the Asian market). x 13.5– ounce cans full-fat coconut milk. Do not use “lite”– and if you like an even richer broth, add a third can. For all of those enthusiasts who are motivated to make fresh laksa paste, I recommend doubling the recipe. A Word About Shrimp Paste Laksa Curry Paste can be placed in a sealed container and kept in the fridge for up to 10 days. The paste can also be frozen in an ice cube tray and then transferred to freezer-safe bags when frozen. They can be used when preserved that way for up to 3 months. Pin it for later!

Norman Musa uses sweeter aromatics such as star anise and cinnamon, along with the coriander seeds and turmeric. Add the laksa broth ingredients to a large saucepan along with the fried spice paste. Bring to the boil, then simmer gently on the lowest heat for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, then remove the laksa leaves/mint/coriander and lemongrass, and adjust the seasoning (the salt and sugar), to taste. Add the tofu puffs to the broth for 10 minutes so that they soak up the flavour. recipe for Laksa Paste (see notes below)– or sub 1– 2 (7-ounce) jars of store-bought Laksa Paste– ( I like this brand- see notes)

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Meanwhile, to make the laksa bowls, bring 8cm/3¼in water to the boil in a saucepan. Lower the eggs into the water with a slotted spoon and turn down the heat so it is at a rolling boil. Cook for 6½ minutes for soft boiled or 7½ minutes for hard boiled. Once the time is up, immediately take the eggs out, place in a deep bowl of cold water and leave for 2 minutes to stop them cooking. It is easiest to peel the eggs in the water as the water helps to get between the egg’s membrane and the shell. Slice each egg in half.