MalaysianLunchSeafoodSpicy

Laksa

Laksa is a lunch malaysian recipe with 500 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.

Calories

500 kcal

Total Time

40 min

Servings

1

Protein

25 g

Ingredients

  • rice noodles100g
  • coconut milk1 cup
  • chicken broth1 cup
  • shrimp50g
  • fish balls4 piece
  • tofu puffs2 piece
  • shallots2 piece
  • garlic1 clove
  • dried chilies2 piece
  • shrimp paste.5 tsp
  • bean sprouts20g
  • cilantro1 tbsp
  • lime.25 piece

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Prepare the laksa paste by blending shallots, garlic, dried chilies, and shrimp paste.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Sauté the laksa paste until fragrant, then add coconut milk and chicken broth.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Bring the soup to a simmer and add fish balls, shrimp, and tofu puffs.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Cook rice noodles according to package directions.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    To serve, place noodles in a bowl, top with the laksa soup, and garnish with bean sprouts, cilantro, and a lime wedge.

Nutrition Snapshot

Macros and micros at a glance

Calories

500

Protein

25g

Carbs

45g

Fat

25g

Fiber

5g

Micronutrients

Iron

2.5 mg

Zinc

2 mg

Sodium

1200 mg

Calcium

80 mg

Folate

50 mcg

Magnesium

60 mg

Potassium

700 mg

Vitamin C

15 mg

Vitamin A

100 mcg

Vitamin B12

0.8 mcg

Diet and Allergen Guide

Vegetarian

No

Vegan

No

Gluten Free

No

Dairy Free

No

Allergens

MilkFishTree NutGlutenSoy

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Laksa can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Laksa

How many calories are in Laksa?

Laksa has about 500 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.

Is Laksa suitable for vegetarians?

No. Laksa is not vegetarian as written because it includes chicken broth.

Is Laksa gluten-free?

Laksa is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes rice noodles. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.

Are there any allergen ingredients in Laksa?

Yes. This recipe includes Milk, Fish, Tree Nut, Gluten, and Soy. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.

Can I make Laksa ahead of time?

Laksa can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.

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