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Printed September 2, 2026
Printed September 2, 2026
Solo Servings
Lone Diner's Laksa Noodles
A fragrant, coconutty Malaysian noodle soup that proves complex, layered flavors are absolutely worth creating for an audience of one.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon laksa paste
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 80g rice noodles
- 5-6 shrimp or 1/2 cup tofu cubes
- 1/4 cup bean sprouts
- 3-4 slices fish cake (optional)
- Fresh mint and cilantro
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek
Preparation
Laksa is often considered too complicated for solo cooking, but this streamlined version captures all the aromatic intensity without the fuss. It's a luxurious bowl that says you're worth the effort.
Preparation
- In a small pot, fry the laksa paste in a teaspoon of oil for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk and stock, stirring to combine with the paste.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and add your protein (shrimp or tofu) and fish cake if using.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are pink or tofu is heated through.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions and drain.
- Place the noodles in a deep bowl and ladle the hot laksa broth and proteins over them.
- Top with bean sprouts, fresh herbs, a squeeze of lime, and sambal oelek for heat.
The beauty of laksa is in the contrast—creamy coconut, sharp herbs, tangy lime, and fiery sambal all playing together in one comforting bowl.
