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Seafood Laksa

Recipe by itschefamani.com on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A fragrant and spicy Malaysian noodle soup brimming with fresh seafood, coconut milk, and aromatic herbs. This comforting bowl balances rich flavors with a silky broth, making it perfect for a hearty dinner.

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Seafood Laksa by itschefamani.com, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Gather all ingredients and have them ready; soak the rice noodles in hot water for about 5‑7 minutes until softened, then drain.

  2. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a splash of oil; sauté the laksa paste for 1‑2 minutes until fragrant.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: fragrant laksa paste. Sauté briefly in oil to release its aroma before adding liquid.

  3. Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and coconut milk, stirring to combine with the paste; bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: gently simmering coconut broth. Stir the stock and coconut milk together with the paste.

  4. Add the fish sauce, sugar, and a pinch of salt; taste and adjust seasoning, adding more chili paste if you prefer extra heat.

  5. Add the mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, squid, etc.) to the simmering broth and cook for 3‑5 minutes, or until the seafood is just cooked through.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: just-cooked seafood. Add the seafood near the end and simmer until opaque and cooked through.

  6. Divide the softened noodles among serving bowls, then ladle the hot broth and seafood over the noodles.

  7. Top each bowl with bean sprouts, chopped cilantro, and a lime wedge on the side for squeezing.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: fresh sprouts, cilantro and lime. Add the toppings when serving the hot broth and noodles.

  8. Serve immediately while hot, allowing diners to adjust seasoning with additional lime juice or chili as desired.

Tips while you cook

Soak noodles first
Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 5‑7 minutes, then drain before adding to bowls.
Sauté paste briefly
Sauté the laksa paste for 1‑2 minutes until fragrant before adding liquids.
Season after broth forms
Add fish sauce, sugar, and salt after the broth is simmering, then taste and adjust.
Cook seafood briefly
Add the mixed seafood and cook for only 3‑5 minutes until just done.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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