Watercress Laksa
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
My take on laksa swaps heavy cream for vibrant watercress, creating a broth that's both comforting and surprisingly light. This leafy green is packed with vitamins and minerals that boost immunity, so you're getting nourishment in every spoonful. What I love most is how quickly it comes together in just 45 minutes total, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The aromatic blend of shallots, garlic, and warming spices gives you that authentic laksa experience without any fussy techniques or hard to find ingredients. It's become my go to when I want something that tastes like I've been cooking all day but actually takes hardly any time at all.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200 gwatercress
- 100 gshallots
- 8 ggarlic
- 400 mlcoconut milk
- 800 mlchicken or vegetable broth
- 20 gtamarind paste(Mix with broth)
- 10 gfish sauce(Mix with broth)
- 20 gsugar
- 5 gred pepper flakes
- 50 gpalm sugar
- 20 mlcanned lime juice
- 200 grice noodles
- 20 gscallions
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the watercress and shallots, then set aside.
Tip: Use fresh watercress for best flavor.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, combine shallots, garlic, tamarind paste, fish sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
Tip: Blend until smooth.
- 3
In a large pot, combine coconut milk, broth, palm sugar, and canned lime juice.
Tip: Whisk until palm sugar dissolves.
- 4
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Tip: Simmering helps infuse flavors.
- 5
Add the blended shallot mixture to the pot and stir to combine.
Tip: Continue simmering for another 5 minutes.
- 6
Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions.
Tip: Rinse noodles in cold water to stop cooking.
- 7
To assemble the laksa, place some noodles in the bottom of a bowl, then ladle the hot broth and watercress mixture over the top.
Tip: Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.
- 8
Toss in the cooked noodles and stir-fry with the broth until noodles are well coated.
Tip: Tossing helps distribute flavors evenly.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with additional scallions and lime wedges if desired.
Tip: Enjoy!
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