Delicious Chicken Laksa
Published on March 20, 2022
Serves 4
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
Laksa is traditionally made with full-fat coconut milk, which has made it off-limits for those watching their weight; this light version puts it firmly back on the menu.
Vermicelli rice noodles, dried, 60 g
Vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon(s)
Red curry paste, 2 tablespoon(s), or laksa paste
Chicken liquid stock, salt reduced, 2½ cup(s)
Chicken breast, lean, raw, 400 g, thinly sliced
Shiitake mushrooms, raw, 100 g, sliced if large
Coconut flavoured evaporated milk, 1 cup(s)
Chinese greens, 100 g
Shiitake mushrooms, raw, 100 g, or other mushrooms
Kaffir lime leaves, 2 leaf(s), shredded (optional)
Coriander, ½ cup(s), roughly torn
Bean sprouts, 50 g
Method
- Prepare the noodles according to the packet instructions.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the paste and cook, stirring, for 2–3 minutes or until fragrant.
- Pour in the stock and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chicken, shiitake mushrooms and milk and simmer for 5 minutes or until the chicken is just cooked. Add the Chinese greens, extra mushrooms, lime leaves and noodles.
- Divide the laksa, coriander and bean sprouts among four bowls and finish with cucumber, chilli, lime juice and fish sauce, to taste.
TIP: If you can't find coconut flavoured evaporated milk, you can use light evaporated milk and 1-2 drops of coconut essence per every 100ml of evaporated milk.
Nutrition facts per serve
Makes 4 serves
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