Classic Shrimp Laksa with Rice Noodles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Laksa Curry Paste, recipe follows, or store-bought yellow curry paste or Tom Yum paste
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- One 14-ounce can coconut milk
- 7 ounces dried flat wide rice noodles
- 1 pound medium shrimp, deveined, tails left on
- 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
- Sea salt
- Cayenne pepper or red chili flakes
- Small handful fresh cilantro stems
- Small handful fresh Thai basil stems
Instructions
- Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add the Laksa Curry Paste and cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, lime juice and coconut milk and stir well. Bring to a simmer, and then reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles until al dente, about 3 minutes, and then drain and rinse under cold water to refresh. Add 3/4 cup of the bean sprouts to the shrimp mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and cayenne pepper. To serve, divide the noodles between 2 large, shallow bowls and ladle the shrimp and broth over each. Garnish with clusters of cilantro and basil, sprinkle the remaining sprouts over the top and serve immediately.
- Combine the coconut milk, shrimp paste, oil, brown sugar, coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, chili powder, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, onions and chiles in a food processor or blender and whiz into a smooth paste. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Yield: about 2 cups.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
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