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Ingredients
For the Laksa Mixture
- 1 cup coconut milk or coconut cream
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 1 tsp bagoong or shrimp paste
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ ramen seasoning packet, optional
For the Ramen
- 1 pack instant ramen noodles
- 1½ cups water
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 tsp grated ginger (about 5 g)
- 2 Tbsp finely minced onion (about 20 g)
For Serving
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp sliced green onions
- Fried garlic, for topping
- Chili flakes, to taste
How to Make It
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil.
- Carefully add the egg and cook for 6–7 minutes for a soft-boiled center.
- Transfer the egg to cold water, then peel and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the coconut milk or cream, curry powder, chili powder, turmeric, sugar, bagoong, ground black pepper, and half of the ramen seasoning packet, if using.
- Mix until well combined.
- Bring 1½ cups water to a boil and add the instant noodles.
- Grate in the garlic and ginger, then add the minced onion.
- Cook according to the package instructions.
- About halfway through cooking, pour in the coconut mixture and stir well.
- Continue cooking until the noodles are done and the broth is creamy and well combined.
- Transfer to a bowl and top with the soft-boiled egg, fried garlic, green onions, and chili flakes.
- Serve immediately.
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil.
- Carefully add the egg and cook for 6–7 minutes for a soft-boiled center.
- Transfer the egg to cold water, then peel and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the coconut milk or cream, curry powder, chili powder, turmeric, sugar, bagoong, ground black pepper, and half of the ramen seasoning packet, if using.
- Mix until well combined.
- Bring 1½ cups water to a boil and add the instant noodles.
- Grate in the garlic and ginger, then add the minced onion.
- Cook according to the package instructions.
- About halfway through cooking, pour in the coconut mixture and stir well.
- Continue cooking until the noodles are done and the broth is creamy and well combined.
- Transfer to a bowl and top with the soft-boiled egg, fried garlic, green onions, and chili flakes.
- Serve immediately.
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