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Easy Vegan Laksa

Serves 4

| Prep Time: 15 mins

| Cook Time: 10 mins

| Total Time: 25 mins

You may need: Thai Kaffir Lime

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Prepare for an explosion of Southeast Asian flavors with this Easy Vegan Laksa—an ode to Malaysia’s powerhouse soup. Laksa, a symphony of spice, coconut, and aromatic herbs, tells stories of bustling markets and bold flavor indulgence. In this simplified rendition, our chefs leave out the fiery heat for you to customize to your own tastes. Envision a vibrant medley of onions, carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms, each sautéed to tender perfection. Then, the garlic and ginger duo swoops in, infusing the mix with their aromatic dance. Bathed in a comforting coconut-soy broth, we add a dash of unique flavor with Kaffir Lime leaf powder, a pinch of turmeric for that golden allure, and feature rice stick noodles, which eagerly soak up flavor and add an authentic chewy texture.

Once the noodles soften, it’s time for the finishing touch. Adjust the seasoning to craft a symphony of flavors that dance harmoniously on your palate. Serve this aromatic marvel in bowls, and add toppings to make it heartier: vibrant chopped broccolini, fresh chilis for a fiery kick, the refreshing herbaceousness of cilantro, and a squeeze of lime—transforming this Easy Vegan Laksa into a sensory explosion that’s as stunning as it is satisfying. Dive in and savor the essence of Malaysian delight!

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil 

  • 1/2 cup onion, sliced

  • 1 carrot, peeled and sliced

  • 1 bell pepper, seeded and sliced

  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 Tbsp ginger, grated

  • 4 cups water

  • 4 cups water

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 1 tsp Piquant Post Kaffir Lime 

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric (for color) 

  • 8 oz rice stick noodles

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Garnish: broccolini, chiles, cilantro, lime

Notes

Use gluten-free soy sauce, or use tamari for a gluten-free option.

Adjust the consistency of the broth by adding more vegetable broth or coconut milk to reach your desired thickness.

Instructions

Heat the oil in a medium sauce pan on Med-High. Add the onion, carrot, bell pepper and mushrooms. Sauté until vegetables are tender. Add the garlic and ginger. Sauté 2-3 more minutes. 

Add the water, coconut milk, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil and turn down the heat to Low. Add the Piquant Post Kaffir Lime, turmeric, and rice stick noodles. Cook until the noodles are ready, about 5-7 minutes. 

When the noodles are ready, adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. 

Divide between 4 bowls and garnish with broccolini, chopped chiles, cilantro and lime!

Alternatives & Substitutions

  • Customize the protein by adding cooked tempeh, chickpeas, or your favorite plant-based protein.

  • Mix and match vegetables based on what you have on hand or personal preferences. Bok choy, snow peas, or sliced bell peppers are excellent additions.

  • Looking for more great Thai Kaffir Lime recipes? Try our vegan Tom Kha Gai, Kaffir Lime Poached Cod, or our Kaffir Lime Butternut Bisque!

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Easy Vegan Laksa

Serves

4

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

25 mins

Piquant Post spice you'll need: Thai Kaffir Lime

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil 

  • 1/2 cup onion, sliced

  • 1 carrot, peeled and sliced

  • 1 bell pepper, seeded and sliced

  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 Tbsp ginger, grated

  • 4 cups water

  • 4 cups water

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 1 tsp Piquant Post Kaffir Lime 

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric (for color) 

  • 8 oz rice stick noodles

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Garnish: broccolini, chiles, cilantro, lime

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a medium sauce pan on Med-High. Add the onion, carrot, bell pepper and mushrooms. Sauté until vegetables are tender. Add the garlic and ginger. Sauté 2-3 more minutes. 

  2. Add the water, coconut milk, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil and turn down the heat to Low. Add the Piquant Post Kaffir Lime, turmeric, and rice stick noodles. Cook until the noodles are ready, about 5-7 minutes. 

  3. When the noodles are ready, adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. 

  4. Divide between 4 bowls and garnish with broccolini, chopped chiles, cilantro and lime!

Notes

  • Use gluten-free soy sauce, or use tamari for a gluten-free option.

  • Adjust the consistency of the broth by adding more vegetable broth or coconut milk to reach your desired thickness.

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