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Creamy Coconut Vegan Laksa
Creamy Coconut Vegan Laksa
Enjoy a bowl of Creamy Coconut Vegan Laksa, a dairy-free delight packed with rich coconut cream and fresh vegetables.
This aromatic dish serves 4 and offers a perfect vegan twist on traditional laksa.
| PREP TIME | COOK TIME | SERVES | DIFFICULTY |
| 10 minutes | 20 minutes | 4 Serves | Medium |
INGREDIENTS (LASKA PASTE)
• 1 Laksa Paste
• 1 tsp each of coriander and cumin seeds
• ¼ tsp black pepper corns
• 6 cardamom pods or ¼ tsp ground powder
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 whole star anise
• 1 stalk of lemon grass (just the white bit)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 long red chilli
• 2 tbsp Niulife Vegan Coconut Ghee (for frying)
• 1 lime, juice and zest
INGREDIENTS (LASKA BROTH AND CHUNKS)
• Laksa Broth & Chunks
• 150-200g cooked, flat rice noodles (or 2 zucchinis cut into “zoodles”)
• 400ml coconut cream (made with Niulife Coconut Milk Powder)
• 1 tbsp Niulife Vegan Fysh Sauce
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• 1 handful snow peas
• 2 large carrots, cut thin strips
• 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium eggplant, cut into
2cm cubes, sprinkle with salt
• 1 handful coriander leaves, chopped (garnish)
• Optional toppings: sliced spring onions, red chili, and lime wedges
METHOD
Laksa Paste Method:
1. Over medium heat, dry toast coriander, cumin, pepper, and cardamom pods, stirring to prevent burning.
2. Crush cardamom pods, discarding the husk. Blitz toasted spices in a food processor until powdered.
3. Add remaining paste ingredients (except star anise and coconut ghee) and blend until a paste forms.
Laksa Method:
1. In the same pot, fry the paste in coconut ghee with star anise until the color changes.
Increase heat, add cubed eggplant (wiping off excess salt and juice) and chickpeas, stir-frying for 5 minutes or until the eggplant is toasty.
2. Add stock, coconut cream, and Niulife Vegan Fysh Sauce.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
4. In the last 4 minutes, increase heat, stir in carrots and snow peas, then add zoodles/noodles quickly.
5. Serve immediately with garnishes.
