• Ingredients for the LAKSA PASTE
• 5chilies of your choice (as hot as you want them - seeded if you want less heat)
• 4shallots, peeled and quartered
• 2TBSProughly chopped ginger
• 4garlic cloves
• 4coriander stems
• 2large lemongrass stalks (white part only), trimmed and chopped
• Handful of cashews
• 1TBSPcoriander seeds (whole)
• 1TBSPcumin seeds (whole)
• 1tsppaprika
• 1TBSPturmeric (fresh or powder)
• 4TBSPtomato paste/puree
• Ingredients for the LAKSA
• Laksa paste (above)
• 4TBSPcoconut oil
• Pack of mushrooms (button or chestnut)
• 1.5Lveggie stock
• 1TBSPraw sugar
• 400mlcoconut milk
• 5Kaffir lime leaves
• 1TBSPsoy sauce or tamari
• Juice of 1 lime
• *Feel free to substitute the mushrooms and/or add any additional veg - aubergine or green beans work well
• TO SERVE:
• Per serving a handful of rice noodles, courgetti and carrot noodles
• Bean sprouts
• Chopped coriander leaves
• Lime wedges
• Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Add coriander and cumin seeds in a small pan on low heat and slightly toast them for 1-2 minutes, careful not to burn them.

2. 2

   Set aside and allow to cool.

3. 3

   Once cooled, add them to a pestle and mortar and grind them finely.

4. 4

   Add all ingredients for the laksa paste to a blender and process until you get a fine paste. Should take around a minute. Scoop into a bowl.

5. 5

   Heat your pan and add the laksa paste with the coconut oil. Stir through and cook for 2-3 minutes until hot and fragrant. Add the mushrooms and cook through with the paste for a few minutes.

6. 6

   Add the veggie stock, sugar, coconut milk, lime leaves, lime juice and soy sauce, give it a good stir, cover and bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes, covered.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, bring another pot of water to a boil and cook your rice noodles per package instructions. When ready, drain and rinse with cold water. Place in the serving bowl.

9. 9

   Make your zucchini and carrot noodles (and cook if preferred) and place in the serving bowl too.

10. 10

    Top with bean sprouts and when laksa is ready, pour 3-4 ladles on top of the noodles in the serving dish.

11. 11

    Top with the fresh coriander, sesame, fresh lime and enjoy hot.