Vegetarian laksa

INGREDIENTS

200g vermicelli noodles

1 tbsp light flavour extra virgin olive oil

185g vegetarian laksa paste

2 cups vegetable stock

400ml lite coconut milk

2 tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce

1 bunch of baby pak choy, ends removed

200g baby corn, halved

200g green beans, trimmed, cut into thirds

450g firm tofu, cut into cubes

1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed and drained

Roughly chopped coriander and lime to serve

METHOD

  1. Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the laksa paste and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the stock, coconut milk, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the pak choy, corn, green beans, and tofu. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender yet still vibrant.
  5. Divide the noodles and bean sprouts between large soup bowls. Pour the laksa over the top.
  6. Garnish with coriander and a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.

 

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Serves

4

METHOD

  1. Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the laksa paste and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the stock, coconut milk, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the pak choy, corn, green beans, and tofu. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender yet still vibrant.
  5. Divide the noodles and bean sprouts between large soup bowls. Pour the laksa over the top.
  6. Garnish with coriander and a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.

 

Recipe created for GreenPan

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