Description
Quick Dumpling Laksa is a vibrant and comforting Southeast Asian-inspired soup featuring flavorful red curry coconut broth, tender dumplings, and fresh vegetables. This easy 20-minute recipe combines spicy, creamy, and savory elements to create a satisfying meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
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For the Laksa Broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
- 1 tsp freshly minced ginger
- â…” cup (195 g) red curry paste
- 400 ml (13½ fl oz) coconut milk or cream
- 4 cups (1 litre) chicken stock
- 1 tsp fish sauce (or substitute with tamari or all-purpose soy sauce)
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, to taste)
Dumplings and Vegetables
- 18–20 freezer dumplings (veggie, chicken, pork, or prawn/shrimp) or homemade pork and cabbage dumplings
- 1 bunch bok choy or choy sum, sliced in half lengthways
- 1 cup (90 g) bean sprouts
Garnishes
- ¼ bunch coriander (cilantro), leaves picked
- Fresh sliced bird’s eye chilli (optional)
- Crispy fried shallots
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the ginger and garlic – Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the freshly minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant, releasing their aroma without browning.
- Add the curry paste – Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute, allowing the oils and flavors of the curry paste to bloom and enhance the broth’s depth.
- Add the remaining flavours – Pour in the coconut milk (or cream), chicken stock, fish sauce, and sugar if using. Stir everything together to combine, creating a rich and balanced laksa broth.
- Drop the dumplings in – Bring the broth to a gentle simmer then carefully add the freezer dumplings. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through, tender, and heated inside. Add the bok choy for the last 2 minutes to lightly cook and retain its crunch and color.
- Serve – Ladle the laksa soup into bowls. Top with fresh bean sprouts, cilantro leaves, sliced bird’s eye chilli if desired, crispy fried shallots, and finish with a squeeze of lime juice to brighten the flavors.
Notes
- Note 1: Choose a quality red curry paste that suits your spice preference. For a milder or dairy-free version, look for curry pastes without shrimp paste or anchovies.
- Note 2: Using coconut cream instead of coconut milk will result in a richer, thicker soup.
- Note 3: Sugar is optional and can be adjusted to balance the sour and salty components of the broth according to your taste.
- Freeze dumplings and their fillings can vary, so adjust cooking time slightly if needed.
