
Spinach Laksa
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
A flavorful and spicy noodle soup originating from Southeast Asia, loaded with tender spinach and aromatic spices.
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)
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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