How Do You Make Laksa & Fat Rice Noodles?
For a spicy one-pot supper, this Malaysian noodle dish is simple yet satisfying. Do not let the long list of ingredients intimidate you once you¹ve assembled everything, it really takes no time to cook. However, if you¹re really short of time, try using a ready-made laksa paste (such as the one by Charmaine Solomon), which are sold in jars at good supermarkets. 150g dried rice noodles 400g tin coconut milk 400ml light chicken stock 1 lemon grass, split lengthways 3 skinless free-range chicken breasts Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp fish sauce 2 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tsp sugar Juice of ½lime, plus lime wedges to serve 100g bean sprouts, washed 3 spring onions, finely sliced 3 tbsp sesame oil Leaves from a small bunch of mint and coriander For the spice paste 3 long red chillies, trimmed, seeded and chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled 5cm ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 4 shallots, peeled and roughly chopped 1 tsp ground turmeric Small bunch coriander roots, stems and lea
