With a rich, coconut milk-based broth and a spicy curry kick, this recipe will quickly become a dinner favourite. Use more or less curry paste to adjust the spice level to suit your family’s palate and, if you like, you can add some fresh chilli at the end for extra heat. This dish is also wonderful with extra vegetables – see below for suggestions. Like most of my recipes, the laksa is made with simple, low-cost ingredients and is cooked in one pan so you don’t have to dread the washing up. You can find this recipe in my cookbook, The Simple Dinner Edit, which is a collection of 80 easy, delicious dinner ideas and time-saving tips is available to order now.
Can I add extra vegetables to the laksa?
Yes. Add some frozen broccoli, broccolini (tender-stem broccoli) green beans or snow peas (mangetout) at the same time as the coconut milk and chicken stock.
Can I dial the spice intensity down or up?
Sure. Start with half the amount of Thai red curry paste or laksa paste and gradually add more to taste. You can also find laksa pastes labelled “mild” at some supermarkets. For extra spice, adults can add extra chopped fresh chilli to their portion.
What are some other Asian-style chicken dishes I can make in 20 minutes or less?
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Lime wedges Store-bought crispy fried shallots Spring onion (scallion), finely sliced Coriander (cilantro) (optional) Sliced fresh long red chilli (optional)
MAKE AHEAD
This speedy laksa is best made fresh.
LEFTOVERS
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days, although the soup will absorb into the ingredients. Add 1 cup (250 ml) of chicken stock to thin it out and create a soup consistency if required.
