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Spicy veggie laksa with crispy tofu

Spicy veggie laksa with crispy tofu - packed with veggies, this easy Thai soup with noodles is absolutely full of flavour!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 647kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

For the crispy tofu:

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 200 g extra firm tofu, cut into 1.5cm dice (~ 1 cup when diced)
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

For the veggie laksa:

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1/2 small mild red chilli, finely diced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp red Thai curry paste
  • 1 carrot, sliced or cut into ribbons with a peeler
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced (I used yellow)
  • 1/4 head broccoli florets
  • inch ~ 6 spears asparagus, cut into 2 pieces
  • 250 ml tinned coconut milk (~ 1 cup)
  • 250 ml vegetable stock or water (~ 1 cup)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Black pepper
  • 200 g fresh rice noodles (~ 2 cups)

To serve:

  • Fresh coriander (cilantro)
  • Fresh basil

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan, and add the diced tofu. Season generously with salt and pepper, and leave to cook over a medium-high heat for around 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the tofu is golden brown and very crispy all over.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan or wok, and add the minced garlic, ginger, and chillies if using. Cook over a medium heat for a couple of minutes, until fragrant. Add the curry paste, veggies, coconut milk, veggie stock, and soy sauce, along with a pinch of black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for around 5-8 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but not overcooked. Add the rice noodles, and cook for a couple more minutes, until the noodles are cooked.
  • Serve the veggie laksa with the crispy tofu, topped with plenty of fresh coriander (cilantro) and basil.

Notes

This soup tastes great reheated the next day, so if you only want to eat one portion, the second can easily be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spicy veggie laksa with crispy tofu
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 647 Calories from Fat 362
% Daily Value*
Fat 40.2g62%
Saturated Fat 22g110%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1457mg61%
Carbohydrates 60.6g20%
Fiber 8.8g35%
Sugar 10.7g12%
Protein 16g32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.