Malaysian Asam Laksa with Shrimp
Tangy, spicy tamarind-based noodle soup loaded with shrimp and topped with fresh herbs and crispy garnish. A complete Malaysian dinner in one aromatic bowl.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix tamarind paste, curry paste, and fish sauce in a large pot. Whisk in water until curry paste dissolves completely.
Step 2
Bring broth to a simmer over medium-high heat, ~5 minutes. Taste and adjust fish sauce or tamarind for balance.
Step 3
Add palm sugar and stir until dissolved. The broth should taste tangy, salty, and slightly sweet.
Step 4
Add shrimp to simmering broth. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through.
Step 5
Boil noodles in salted water until tender, drain, and divide among four bowls.
Step 6
Ladle hot broth and shrimp over noodles. Top generously with fresh herbs, cucumber, and crispy shallots.
Step 7
Serve immediately. Eat while broth is steaming hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (5-quart)
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- large pot for boiling noodles
- colander
- four large bowls
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