Easy Tofu Laksa
This Easy Tofu Laksa is a delicious soup that's easy to prepare, and perfect for lunch or dinner, alone or with the family! In a bowl in less than an hour.
Recipe Tip Fresh herbs such as coriander or basil, or mung beans, are great toppings to add before serving.
Ingredients
- 300 grams firm tofu, cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons laksa paste
- 400 mL coconut milk
- 100 grams vermicelli rice noodles
- 1 broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 300 grams firm tofu, cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons laksa paste
- 400 mL coconut milk
- 100 grams vermicelli rice noodles
- 1 broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Step 1 of 5Heat oil in a large frying pan. Fry the tofu, turning so all sides are golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Step 2 of 5Add the laksa paste to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the coconut milk and 1/2 cup of water.
- Step 3 of 5Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli back in for the last 2 minutes.
- Step 4 of 5While the laksa is simmering, place the vermicelli noodles in a large heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow to sit for 5 minutes until the noodles are soft. Drain and use a fork to separate noodles if needed.
- Step 5 of 5Add tofu and vermicelli noodles to the pan and gently combine all ingredients.
Method
- Step 1 of 5Heat oil in a large frying pan. Fry the tofu, turning so all sides are golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Step 2 of 5Add the laksa paste to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the coconut milk and 1/2 cup of water.
- Step 3 of 5Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli back in for the last 2 minutes.
- Step 4 of 5While the laksa is simmering, place the vermicelli noodles in a large heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow to sit for 5 minutes until the noodles are soft. Drain and use a fork to separate noodles if needed.
- Step 5 of 5Add tofu and vermicelli noodles to the pan and gently combine all ingredients.
Nutrition per serving
1942 Kilojoules
Protein14 grams
Fat35 grams
Carbs22 grams
Sugars4 grams
Dietary and nutritional info supplied by NZ Nutrition Foundation
Method
- Step 1 of 5Heat oil in a large frying pan. Fry the tofu, turning so all sides are golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Step 2 of 5Add the laksa paste to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the coconut milk and 1/2 cup of water.
- Step 3 of 5Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli back in for the last 2 minutes.
- Step 4 of 5While the laksa is simmering, place the vermicelli noodles in a large heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow to sit for 5 minutes until the noodles are soft. Drain and use a fork to separate noodles if needed.
- Step 5 of 5Add tofu and vermicelli noodles to the pan and gently combine all ingredients.