Tomato Laksa
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This tomato laksa is my go to when I want something comforting and flavor packed without spending hours in the kitchen. The beauty of this dish is that it comes together in just 45 minutes total, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you still want to impress yourself and whoever you're cooking for. I love how the fresh tomatoes give the traditional laksa a bright, tangy twist while keeping costs down since tomatoes are so affordable year round. Plus, those tomatoes are packed with lycopene, which is fantastic for your heart health. The whole thing comes together pretty simply with just basic chopping and simmering, so don't be intimidated by the ingredient list. Trust me, once you taste this vibrant, creamy, and spicy bowl of noodles, you'll be making it constantly.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 8tomatoes
- 1 mediumred bell pepper
- 1 largeonion
- 4garlic cloves
- 3 cmgalangal
- 2 stalkslemon grass
- 3red chili peppers
- 2 tbsplemongrass paste
- 2 tbspginger
- 2 tbsptamarind paste
- 1420 mlvegetable broth
- 473 mlcoconut milk
- 400 grice noodles
- 2lime
- 1 bunchfresh coriander
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Blend tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, galangal, lemon grass, and red chili peppers together.
- 2
Heat a large pot over medium heat and sauté the lemongrass paste and ginger until fragrant.
- 3
Add the blended mixture to the pot and cook for 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir in tamarind paste, vegetable broth, and coconut milk. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- 5
Cook rice noodles according to package instructions.
- 6
Serve the soup with cooked rice noodles, a squeeze of lime, fresh coriander, and additional chili if desired.
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