Easy Curry Laksa Soup

Easy curry laksa soup is a rich and comforting noodle soup featuring a creamy coconut curry broth filled with chicken, shrimp, tofu puffs, and hearty noodles, finished with fresh herbs and toppings.
Total Time
30min
Serves
4

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
  • Thai red curry paste 2 tbsp
  • Curry powder 2 tbsp
  • Boneless chicken thighs 6 oz
  • Coconut milk 1 can (13.5 fl oz)
  • Chicken stock 4 c
  • Peel & deveined shrimp 14 oz
  • Fish ball 6 oz
  • Tofu puff 6-8 pieces
  • Fish sauce 2 tbsp
  • Sugar 1 tsp
  • Egg noodles (can use Vermicelli or Wheat noodles) 1/2 lbs
  • Bean sprouts 1/2 c
  • Egg 1-2 pieces
  • Cilantro 1 bunch

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat then add the curry paste and cook, stirring, for a minute or until fragrant. Stir in the curry powder, then add the chicken thighs and cook for 1–2 minutes. Next add coconut milk and chicken stock to the mixture. Bring the soup to a low boil and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  2. Now add the shrimp, fish balls, and tofu puffs to the soup. Simmer for another few minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked.
  3. Add fish sauce and sugar. Season to taste, adding more if needed.
  4. Ladle your laksa soup broth over the noodles and garnish with bean sprouts, a boiled egg, and cilantro.