Malaysian-Inspired Shrimp Chicken Laksa Bowls
A cozy Malaysian-inspired stovetop curry noodle bowl with tender chicken thighs, juicy shrimp, asparagus, and crisp snap peas in a turmeric-coconut broth.
Ingredients
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Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off8–12 oz, thawed if frozen $6.00
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Chicken thighs you have8 oz boneless skinless thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
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Kroger® Sugar Snap Peas6 oz, strings removed $3.99
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Asparagus you have8 oz, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
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A Taste of Thai® Vermicelli Rice Noodles6 oz $3.99
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Fresh Peeled Ginger1 tablespoon finely grated $3.99
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Garlic3 cloves, minced $0.79
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Fresh Organic Lime1 lime, juiced, plus wedges for serving $1.50
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Organic Cilantro1/2 cup chopped, optional but nice $1.69
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Yellow onion1/2 medium, thinly sliced
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Coconut milk1 can, 13.5 oz
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Chicken broth or water1 1/2 cups
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Neutral oil1 tablespoon
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Curry powder1 1/2 tablespoons
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Ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon
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Brown sugar or honey1 teaspoon
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Soy sauce or fish sauce1 tablespoon, plus more to taste
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Kosher saltto taste
Instructions
- Prep first: slice the onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, cut the chicken thighs into bite-size pieces, trim and cut the asparagus, string the snap peas, and pat the shrimp dry. Bring a kettle or pot of water to a boil for the noodles.
- Place the rice noodles in a heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak until just tender, usually 4–6 minutes. Drain, rinse briefly with cool water, and set aside so they do not overcook.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken lightly with salt, then cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on the outside.
- Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in the curry powder and turmeric for 30 seconds to bloom the spices without burning them.
- Pour in the coconut milk, broth or water, soy sauce or fish sauce, and brown sugar or honey. Bring to a lively simmer, then reduce to medium and cook for 8–10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the broth tastes rounded.
- Add the asparagus and snap peas and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes more, just until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the vegetables are bright and crisp-tender.
- Stir in the lime juice and taste, adding more soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, or lime as needed. Divide the noodles among bowls, ladle the chicken-shrimp curry and vegetables over the top, and finish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: About $18–$24 for the listed store items, using sale shrimp and rice noodles plus snap peas, aromatics, lime, and herbs; less if the chicken thighs and asparagus are already on hand.
Health notes: Serves 2 adult portions or 1 adult plus 2 kid portions; roughly 650–750 calories per adult serving with high protein, vegetables, and moderate richness from coconut milk.
Drink pairing: A chilled Riesling is great with the gentle curry heat; for kids, limeade or sparkling water with lime works well.