Laksa Noodle Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Chicken Stock
2. 2
   Place Chicken Stock ingredients in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to simmer, then reduce to medium high.
3. 3
   Cook for 25 minutes or until chicken flesh is falling off the bone and liquid reduces by about 1/3.
4. 4
   Discard skin, pull flesh off the bone and place in bowl, discard bone. Set broth aside.
5. 5
   Laksa Chilli Sauce
6. 6
   Mix ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside for 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Laksa Broth
8. 8
   Heat oil in a large saucepan or small pot over medium low heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 20 seconds, then add lemongrass and chillis. Cook for 1 minute.
9. 9
   Add laksa paste. Turn heat up to medium and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, or until fragrant.
10. 10
    Add chicken stock, coconut milk, fish sauce and 2 tsp of Laksa Chilli Sauce. Place lid on and simmer on for 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Adjust to taste using lime juice (for sour) and fish sauce (for saltiness). Add tofu puffs. Leave on turned off stove with lid on for 5 minutes.
12. 12
    Assemble Laksa
13. 13
    Prepare noodles per packet directions.
14. 14
    Divide noodles between 2 bowls. Top with shredded chicken.
15. 15
    Pour broth over chicken. Top with beansprouts. Sprinkle with Garnishes you choose to use. Serve with Laksa Chilli Sauce on the side.