Curry Laksa
A rich, creamy coconut curry soup with noodles, tofu puffs, shrimp, chicken, bean sprouts, and cockles. Each region in Malaysia has its own variation with distinct spice profiles.
Difficulty
hard
Prep Time
1.5 hours
Ingredients
- rice vermicelli
- coconut milk
- curry paste
- dried shrimp
- tofu puffs
- shrimp
- chicken
- bean sprouts
- cockles
- mint leaves
Variations
- curry laksa KL
- Nyonya laksa
- Sarawak laksa
- Johor laksa
Did You Know
Sarawak laksa uses a completely different base with sambal belacan and sour tamarind, while Johor laksa uniquely uses spaghetti instead of rice noodles.
Nutrition Facts
1 bowl (500g)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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