Saffron Laksa Noodle Soup: A Southeast Asian Symphony

Ready to slurp up some fun? Introducing our Saffron Laksa Noodle Soup - it's like a party in a bowl, but the guests are prawns and noodles dressed in saffron! This isn't just soup; it's a flavor fiesta that'll dance on your taste buds and do the conga line down to your belly. Grab a spoon (or chopsticks if you're feeling fancy) and dive into this Southeast Asian sensation. It's not just soup; it's a saffron-splashed adventure in every spoonful! 🍜🌶️🎉

Serving Size: Yields 3 servings.

Ingredients:

• King Prawns (de-shelled): 8
• Sea Salt: 1 teaspoon
• Palm Sugar: 1 tablespoon
• Fish Sauce: 1 tablespoon
• Coconut Milk: 400 mL (1 ¼ cups)
• Tofu Puffs: 100 g (¼ lb)
• Cooking Oil: 4 tablespoons (divided)
• Vermicelli Rice Noodles: 200 g (2 cups)
• Bean Sprouts: 100 g (1 cup)
• Fish Cake: 1, sliced
• Laksa Leaves: 1 bunch
• Saffron Laksa Spice Mix: 2 tablespoons
• Water: 1.2 L (5 cups)
• Chicken Stock: 480 mL (2 cups)

Prawn Stock Preparation:

1. Shell and Devein Prawns: Separate prawn meat, heads, and shells.
2. Prepare Vermicelli Noodles: Soak in hot water, then drain.
3. Blanch Bean Sprouts: Briefly blanch in hot water, then set aside.

Soup Cooking Instructions:

1. Create Stock: Sauté prawn shells and heads in 2 tablespoons oil. Crush heads, add chicken stock and water, simmer, then strain.
2. Simmer Soup Base: In the same pan, sauté Saffron Laksa Spice Mix, salt, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Add coconut milk and prawn stock, simmer.
3. Add Prawns and Tofu: Add prawns and tofu puffs, cook until prawns are done.

Serving Instructions:

1. Assemble Bowl: Place noodles, bean sprouts, and fish cake in a bowl.
2. Pour Soup: Ladle the hot soup over the contents.
3. Garnish: Top with Laksa leaves.

Cheeky Serving Suggestion: "Ladle in some love, sprinkle a bit of spice, and slurp away to noodle nirvana! Remember, the best Laksa is the one you can’t resist to sip, slurp, and smile about. 🍜😋✨"

Savor the rich and aromatic Saffron Laksa Noodle Soup, a delightful blend that brings the essence of Southeast Asia right to your dining table! 🌶️🍤🥥🍲

Checkout our other Saffron Recipes Here