"Indonesian Cibinong Laksa – a hearty and filling protein packed noodle soup popular in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. This regional variety from West Java includes chicken, shrimp and mushroom (or tempeh)."
Indonesian Cibinong Laksa – Protein Packed Noodle Soup
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Prep time 45mins
Cook time 45mins
Serves or Makes: 8
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ingredients
Laksa Paste Ingredients
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 5 shallots
- 3 garlic cloves
- 5 candlenuts aka Kemiri nuts
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 teaspoons shrimp powder
- 2 tablespoons sambal olek or 5 bird’s eye chiles
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Laksa Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Laksa paste from above
- 4 cups coconut milk
- 4 cups water
- 1 lb. shrimp
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- juice from 2 limes
- salt to taste
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Chicken Ingredients
- 1 lb. skinless and boneless chicken
- 1 teaspoon coriander seed
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 star anise
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Garnishes
- Chicken from above
- 7 oz. rice vermicelli
- 4 king oyster mushrooms
- 1/3 cup finely chopped flowering chives
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Optional Garnishes
- Crispy Fried shallots
- Fried shrimp crackers
- Hard Boiled Eggs
Method
Step 1
To prepare the chicken, cook in a pot of boiling water with the coriander, black pepper, cumin and star anise until cooked through.
Step 2
As soon as it is cool enough to handle, shred chicken by hand.
Step 3
To make laksa paste, cut off bottom 5″ of lemongrass. Using a mallet, pound the lemongrass to release the flavor.
Step 4
In a food processor, combine lemongrass, shallots, garlic, candlenuts, turmeric, cilantro, shrimp powder and sambal olek. Process very well until finely ground, about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Step 5
In a large pot or deep wok, heat oil. Add laksa paste and fry for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add coconut and water. Boil for 20 minutes.
Step 7
If you prefer a smoother laksa, you can optionally strain the liquid at this point and then return the strained liquid to the pot to finish the cooking process.
Step 8
Add shrimp and Thai basil. Simmer until the shrimp are just cookedAdd shrimp and Thai basil. Simmer until the shrimp are just cooked
Step 9
Add lime juice and salt.
Step 10
Meanwhile, place vermicelli in a pot of boiling water until cooked. Immediately rinse with cold water.
Step 11
To prepare the mushroom, sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Brush a grill or skillet with a little oil. Cook on both sides until golden brown.
Step 12
To serve, place some noodles in the bottom of a bowl, Add laksa.
Step 13
Place a portion of chicken in the middle. Place mushroom over that. Sprinkle chives over the bowl.
Step 14
Add optional garnishes, as desired.