12 laksa recipes to spice up your mealtimes | delicious

Made with everything from prawns, chicken and spicy beef to mussels, turkey, duck and pumpkin, these rich and spicy Southeast Asian soups will warm you up.

You either love it or hate it but laksas are the perfect addition to your winter menus.

Delicious has found a wide range of recipes for these spicy noodle soups.

Made with everything from prawns, chicken and spicy beef to mussels, turkey, duck and pumpkin, these rich and spicy Southeast Asian soups will make you feel better about everything.

Laksa

“Versions of this fragrant laksa paste are seen in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Southern Thailand. It is believed to have originated as a blend of Chinese ingredients and Southeast Asian cooking practices,” chef Jenn Louis says.

Laksas are found in different parts of Southeast Asia.

“Chinese wheat noodles can replace rice noodles, and seafood can be used to replace chicken.”

This is an edited extract from The Chicken Soup Manifesto by Jenn Louis (Hardie Grant, $45) and is available in stores nationally.

Spicy seafood laksa

This spicy seafood laksa recipe is great paired with a glass of zibibbo, according to journalist and wine writer, Kate Spain.

“This conversation starter holds its own with a steaming bowl of laksa. Expect a whirlwind of aromas and flavour: herbs, spice, stone fruit and tangerine,” she says.

Try this spicy seafood laksa.

Malaysian prawn laksa

This Malaysian prawn laksa with egg noodles is a perfect warming recipe for winter.

Salmon asam laksa

“Asam laksa packs the spice punch that we all know and love into a broth that’s a little lighter than the better-known coconut version.”

Easy slow-cooker chicken laksa

Whip out the slow-cooker for this perfect winter dinner.

This chicken laksa should be cooked slowly.

Laksa chilli beef fried rice with greens

Crisp fried shallots add texture and extra flavour. They’re available at Asian grocers and supermarkets.

Diana Chan’s Penang assam laksa

Feeling the cold? MasterChef winner Diana Chan has the perfect pick-me-up with her laksa that will transport you to the tropical heat of Penang.

Turkey laksa

As well as brightening up your turkey leftovers, this laksa is also a great way of finishing those random packs of noodles in your cupboard.

Laksa mussels

This seafood laksa version combines chilli, garlic, lemongrass, onion and coriander with fresh mussels.

Mussels are the star of this laksa dish.

Malaysian chicken curry laksa

Warming, comforting and incredibly easy to make, this chicken curry laksa will bring smiles to all come dinner time.

Roast duck laksa

Create a vibrant roast duck laksa with the flavours of chilli, coriander and coconut milk.

Pumpkin laksa

Feel like a taste of Asia tonight? Try this pumpkin laksa – it’s filling, fast and fabulous.

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