Stanleys Laksa Recipes

LAKSA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until slightly softer than al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and add rempah. Cook, stirring, until oil begins to separate, 6 to 8 minutes. Add 9 1/2 cups water and lemongrass; bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add coconut milk, salt, sugar, chicken seasoning, if using, and 5 tofu puffs. Simmer over medium-low heat for 7 minutes. Add noodles and cook for 30 seconds to absorb flavor. Transfer noodles to serving bowls.
• Top noodles with gravy, remaining tofu puffs, beansprouts, fishcake, prawns, and scallops. Garnish with laksa and serve immediately.

STANLEY'S LAKSA PASTE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine lemongrass, garlic, turmeric, galangal, ginger, candlenuts, onion, chiles, shrimp paste, and 1/2 cup water. Process to form a smooth paste.
• In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add paste mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until golden and aromatic, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and add palm sugar, stirring to dissolve. May be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

STANLEY'S LAKSA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring chicken stock and coconut milk to a boil. Stir in laksa paste, and let simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Pass mixture through a chinois or a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth. Transfer to a second saucepan, and keep warm over medium-low heat. Add bean curd, and cook for 3 minutes.
• Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp, and sear on both sides until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove, and set aside.
• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add salt. Add noodles, and heat through. Drain, and divide among four large soup bowls. Pour soup over noodles, and top with bean sprouts, shrimp, and herb leaves. Serve immediately.