Broccoli and Stilton Laksa
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is my favourite weeknight dinner because it comes together in just 45 minutes and tastes like you've spent hours in the kitchen. The beauty of laksa paste is that it does all the heavy lifting flavour wise, so you can create something restaurant quality without fuss. I love how the creamy coconut milk and broccoli work together, especially since broccoli is packed with vitamin C and fibre, but the real magic happens when you crumble that salty Stilton cheese into the hot broth. It sounds unusual but trust me, the umami richness of the cheese perfectly complements the spice and creaminess. It's become the recipe I make whenever I want something nourishing and exciting but don't want to spend my whole evening cooking.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 3 tbsplaksa paste(red or yellow)
- 400 mlcoconut milk
- 600 mlvegetable stock
- 500 gbroccoli(cut into florets)
- 150 gstilton cheese(crumbled)
- 3shallots(thinly sliced)
- 2 tbspfresh lime juice
- 1 tbspfish sauce
- 2 tbspvegetable oil
- 50 groasted peanuts(roughly chopped)
- 15 gfresh coriander(chopped)
- 1red chilli(sliced, optional)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced shallots and fry until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside for garnish.
Tip: Don't let the shallots burn—watch them carefully as they colour quickly near the end.
- 2
In the same pot, stir in the laksa paste and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
Tip: This blooms the spices and deepens the flavour of the dish.
- 3
Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable stock, stirring well to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Tip: Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest, creamiest texture.
- 4
Add the broccoli florets to the simmering liquid. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still has a slight bite.
Tip: Don't overcook or the broccoli will become mushy and lose its vibrant colour.
- 5
Reduce heat to low and gently fold in the crumbled Stilton cheese, stirring until it's mostly melted and incorporated into the sauce. This should take 2-3 minutes.
Tip: Keep the heat low to prevent the cheese from becoming grainy or separating.
- 6
Season the laksa with fish sauce and fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed—add more lime for brightness or fish sauce for depth.
Tip: The Stilton already adds saltiness, so taste before adding extra salt.
- 7
Ladle the laksa into bowls and top with crispy shallots, chopped peanuts, fresh coriander, and sliced red chilli if using.
Tip: Serve immediately while the broccoli is still warm and the shallots remain crispy.
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