Tofu egg-noodle laksa soup

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PREP TIME

20 min

TOTAL TIME

35 min

Makes

5 Servings

Tofu egg-noodle laksa soup

Tofu egg-noodle laksa soup recipe Photo by Erik Putz

Full of veggies, this rich coconut noodle soup also stars crisp tofu — making it a balanced weeknight meal and exotic comfort food.

Ingredients

  • 400-g pkg miki noodles , cooked
  • 454-g block extra-firm tofu
  • 227-g pkg mixed mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 398-mL can coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 4 tsp yellow curry paste
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 small carrot , cut into matchsticks
  • 2 cups bean sprouts , drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup cilantro

Instructions

  • SOAK miki noodles in a large bowl of hot water for about 10 min. Drain noodles and rinse well. Pat dry extra-firm tofu with paper towels. Cut in half horizontally, then cut into 1/2 -in. slices. Rinse and pat dry mixed mushrooms. Cut off and discard stems from shiitakes. Tear oyster mushrooms into bite-sized pieces. Thickly slice shiitakes and creminis.
  • HEAT a large, deep non-stick frying pan over medium- high. Add vegetable oil, then tofu. Do not crowd pan. You may have to do this in 2 batches. Fry tofu until golden, about 2 min per side. Transfer to a paper-towel- lined plate. Reduce heat to medium and add mushrooms to pan. Cook, stirring often, until soft, 2 to 4 min. Transfer mushrooms to same plate as tofu. Add coconut milk to pan along with water, fish sauce, yellow curry paste, brown sugar, coriander and carrot. Bring to a boil. Return tofu and mushrooms to pan. Gently boil for 5 min.
  • DIVIDE bean sprouts and noodles among 5 bowls. Ladle laksa mixture into bowls. Top with cilantro.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
  • 469,
  • Protein
  • 22 g,
  • Carbohydrates
  • 33 g,
  • Fat
  • 30 g,
  • Fibre
  • 4 g,
  • Sodium
  • 1006 mg.
  • Excellent source of
  • Vitamin A
Wine Pairings

Pair it with: A classic Niagara Riesling
The addition of some unfermented grape juice makes this wine a touch sweeter and a bit lower in alcohol, creating a wonderful match for the spices and Asian flavourings of laksa. It boasts classic Niagara riesling aromatics of lime, grapefruit and honey. Our pick: Angel’s Gate Süssreserve Riesling, Ontario, $14.

Shopping tip: Miki noodles, also called Shanghai, are thick egg noodles available in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores. Regular spaghetti works just as well. Use about 250 g.

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