Name: Combination laksa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon oil; 300 gram packet firm tofu, drained, cubed; 2/3 cup laksa paste; 500 gram chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, sliced; 2 cup water; 400 millilitre can coconut milk; 12 green prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact; 450 gram packet thin hokkien noodles; 100 gram packet bean thread noodles; 1 cup bean sprouts; 1/2 cup coriander leaves; 1/4 cup fried shallots; lime wedges, sliced chilli, to serve

Ingredients

2 tablespoon oil

300 gram packet firm tofu, drained, cubed

2/3 cup laksa paste

500 gram chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, sliced

2 cup water

400 millilitre can coconut milk

12 green prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact

450 gram packet thin hokkien noodles

100 gram packet bean thread noodles

1 cup bean sprouts

1/2 cup coriander leaves

1/4 cup fried shallots

lime wedges, sliced chilli, to serve

Method

1.Heat oil in a wok or large saucepan on high. Cook tofu, turning, for 2-3 minutes, until golden. Drain on paper towel.

2.Add laksa paste to same pan. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

3.Stir chicken into paste. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until cooked through. Stir in water and coconut milk. Bring to the boil on high. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.

4.Mix in prawns. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until they change colour.

5.Meanwhile, cook noodles according to packet instructions. Drain well.

6.Divide noodles and tofu between 4 serving bowls. Top with chicken and prawn mixture. Serve topped with bean sprouts, coriander and fried shallots. Accompany with lime wedges and sliced chilli.

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