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Laksa Lemak 01

Laksa Lemak 01 is built on Water, Thick Coconut Milk, and Beansprouts Blanched. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 6 cup
• 1 1/2 cup
• 150 g

Method (preview)

1. 1

   6 cups water 1 1/2 cups thick coconut milk 1 heaped tablespoon sugar salt 500 g (1 lb) fresh yellow noodles or dried rice vermicelli, cooked, drained 150 g (5 oz) beansprouts, blanched (remove root ends)

2. 2

   Chop and blend spice ingredients into paste, adding oil if necessary.

3. 3

   Heat oil and gently fry paste for 10 mins stirring from time to time.

4. 4

   Add laksa leaves and water bringing to a boil.

5. 5

   Add coconut milk, sugar and salt.

6. 6

   Reduce heat and simmer gently uncovered for 10-15 mins.

7. 7

   Divide noodles, chicken and beansprouts into bowls and top with shredded laksa leaves.

8. 8

   Pour soup on top and add a little cucumber, egg strips, chillies and spring onion.

9. 9

   Serve with sambal belacan and limes on the side.