Vegan Laksa made with shallots, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, red chillies, nori, neutral oil, ground turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, sweet paprika, vegetable stock, fine salt, coconut milk, lime juice, coconut sugar, green veggies, rice noodles, tofu, bean sprouts, fresh coriander

Vegan Laksa

This vibrant plant-based take on classic Malaysian laksa is bursting with depth of flavor, warming spices, and creamy coconut. It's a comforting and filling noodle soup, naturally gluten-free and packed with protein-rich tofu and fresh vegetables.

4 servings
Updated
mainssalads
#tofu#spicy#coconut#gluten-free#noodle soup#comfort food#Asian-inspired

Instructions

  1. 1

    Process shallots (3 medium), cloves (4 garlic), stalks (2 lemongrass) (white part chopped), ginger (40 g) (or galangal), chillies (4 red) (fresh or dried Thai chillies), and nori (1 tbsp) (ground) until finely shredded.

  2. 2

    Heat neutral oil (2 tbsp) in a heavy pot. Add the paste and fry slowly for minutes (15), stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    Add ground turmeric (1 tsp), ground coriander (1 tsp), ground cumin (0.5 tsp), and sweet paprika (1 tsp) to the paste and fry for minutes (5), stirring.

  4. 4

    Stir in vegetable stock (1.2 litre) and fine salt (1 tsp). Add remaining lemongrass (excluding outer leaves). Cover and simmer for minutes (30).

  5. 5

    Remove lemongrass. Stir in coconut milk (400 ml).

  6. 6

    Season with more [fine salt], juice (0.5 lime) (approx. 2-3 tbsp), and coconut sugar (1.5 tsp) to taste.

  7. 7

    Divide the [steamed green veggies], rice noodles (200 g), and tofu (250 g) among 4-6 bowls. Top with bean sprouts (200 g) and [fresh coriander].

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

511
kcal
18
Protein (g)
45
Carbs (g)
31
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 19 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8 g
Fiber 5 g
Sugars 12 g

Micronutrients

iron
4mg
81% DV
sodium
805mg
140% DV
calcium
203mg
63% DV
potassium
908mg
77% DV
vitamin a
193mcg
86% DV
vitamin c
98mg
434% DV
vitamin k
87mcg
291% DV

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