
Spinach Laksa
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My go to weeknight dinner is this spinach laksa, and honestly it's become a family favorite. The beauty of this dish is that it comes together in under an hour, so even after a long day I can have something aromatic and satisfying on the table. I love using fresh spinach because it's packed with iron and nutrients, but it also adds this lovely earthiness that balances the spicy laksa paste perfectly. The best part? Most of these ingredients are pantry staples, so you're not hunting down anything exotic or expensive. It's comfort food that feels fancy but tastes even better than it looks.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 grice noodles(soaked)
- 237 mlspinach(diced)
- 500 gchicken breast(cut into small pieces)
- 237 mlonion(diced)
- 2 cmginger(grated)
- 3 cmgarlic(minced)
- 2 tbsplaksa paste(mix well)
- 1 tbsptamarind paste(mix well)
- 2 tbspfish sauce(mix well)
- 1 tbspsoy sauce(mix well)
- 1 tspchili flakes(mix well)
- 20 mlvegetable oil
- 2 stalkslemongrass(broken)
- 237 mlcilantro(chopped)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Tip: Use a strainer to drain excess water.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the lemongrass and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Tip: Use a spoon to remove the lemongrass from the pot before adding the next ingredient.
- 3
Add the onion, ginger, and garlic to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
Tip: Stir the ingredients frequently to prevent burning.
- 4
Add the chicken breast to the pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Tip: Use a spoon to break up the chicken into small pieces.
- 5
Add the laksa paste, tamarind paste, fish sauce, and soy sauce to the pot. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
Tip: Use a spoon to stir the mixture frequently.
- 6
Add the chili flakes and cook for 1 minute, until the mixture is fragrant.
Tip: Be careful not to add too much chili flakes, as it can be spicy.
- 7
Add the spinach and cooked noodles to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Tip: Add the noodles gradually to prevent them from becoming tangled.
- 8
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
Tip: Use a spoon to adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- 9
Garnish the soup with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Tip: Use a spoon to sprinkle the cilantro evenly over the soup.
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