Singapore Laksa Recipe — Authentic Spicy Noodle Soup

Ratings

Expert Rating

4.9

95% confidence

Final Score

4.9

90% confidence

Category Scores

10.0

Taste

7.0

Difficulty

9.5

Presentation

7.0

Nutrition

8.5

Value

9.0

Instructions

9.0

Ingredients

9.0

Time Accuracy

9.0

Would Make Again

9.3

Overall

Cooking Timeline

Prep 25 min

Cook 35 min

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Laksa Paste

5 pieces dried chilies (soaked and soft)
5 pieces shallots (peeled)
4 pieces garlic cloves
2 stalks lemongrass (white part only)
2 tbsp dried shrimp (soaked)

Broth

2 cups coconut milk
4 cups chicken or shrimp stock
3 tbsp oil (for frying paste)

Noodles & Toppings

8 oz thick rice vermicelli (cooked)
12 pieces shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 cup fish cake (sliced)
2 pieces hard-boiled eggs (halved)

Equipment

Food processor or blender For blending laksa paste
Large soup pot For simmering broth
Noodle strainer For blanching noodles

Instructions

1

Blend all laksa paste ingredients together until smooth.
2

Heat oil in a large pot and sauté the laksa paste until fragrant and oil separates.
3

Pour in chicken stock and coconut milk, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
4

Add fish cake and shrimp to the simmering broth until shrimp are cooked through.
5

Divide cooked thick rice vermicelli noodles among serving bowls.
6

Ladle the hot, aromatic laksa broth over the noodles, ensuring a good mix of shrimp and fish cake.
7

Top each bowl with hard-boiled egg halves and fresh laksa leaves if available.

Nutrition

Calories 520

Protein 24g

Carbs 48g

Fat 26g

Fiber 3g

Sugar 5g

Sodium 1100g

Serving Size 1 bowl

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

A deeply comforting, aromatic, and spicy noodle soup that brings authentic hawker flavors home.

Pros

Rich umami flavor
Authentic spices
Satisfying meal

Cons

Requires multiple ingredients for paste

Overview

A classic Southeast Asian noodle dish defined by its rich coconut broth and spiced paste.

AI Insights

Summary

An iconic Singaporean noodle dish featuring spicy coconut broth, shrimp, fish cake, and rich aromatics.

Tips

Fry the laksa paste well until the oil separates for a richer color and depth of flavor
Use fresh coconut milk if possible for a creamier texture
Cut the thick noodles slightly shorter for easier eating with chopsticks and spoon