Chicken Laksa - SK Khazana

Ingredients list for Chicken Laksa - SK Khazana

• 450 grams Boneless chicken cut into thin strips
• 2 inches Ginger
• 6-8 Garlic cloves
• 4 inches Lemon grass stalk
• 8-10 Shallots
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 3 cups Chicken stock
• 1-2 Fresh red chillies sliced
• to taste Black peppercorns crushed
• to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Curry powder
• 2 tablespoons Green peas blanched
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1/2 cup Coconut milk
• To serve
• 2 cups Noodles boiled
• 4 tablespoons Spring onions with greens sliced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• a few Cucumber slices
• 4 Lemon slices

Method

1. Blend together ginger, garlic, lemon grass, shallots with some water to a smooth paste.
2. Heat sesame oil in a non-stick pan, add chicken and sauté on high heat till it is cooked and turns light golden. Drain and keep on a plate. .
3. Add the ground paste to the oil remaining in the pan and sauté for a few minutes or till light golden. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
4. Add red chillies, salt and curry powder, mix and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add green peas and mix.
5. Add lemon juice and mix well. Add coconut milk, mix and bring to a boil.
6. To serve a portion, place some noodles in a serving plate. Add some chicken and top with 1 tablespoon spring onions, ½ tablespoon coriander leaves and a few cucumber slices. Pour some hot soup on top and serve immediately with a lemon slice.