Vegetarian Singapore Laksa

Vegetarian Singapore Laksa

A simplified and very tasty version of the Laksa which is a coconut milk based curry soup, great for a light dinner. You will need for 5 people :

Vegetarian Singapore Laksa

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil ( I used Canola)
• 1/2 pack extra firm tofu (200 g)
• 1 pack rice vermicelli ( about 250 g)
• juice of one lime
• 1 vegetable cube
• 1 bottle Singapore Laksa sauce, I used the Sharwood’s brand. It already has the curry and coconut milk
• 100 g snow peas
• 3 big spring onions
• About 3 cups of soybeans sprouts
• 1/2 cup fresh coriander
• 1/2 cup fresh mint

Cut the tofu into cubes.

In a wok, heat the oil, then fry the tofu cubes on high heat.

transfer the cubes on a clean towel or on some towel paper to remove excess of oil

wash the snow peas, cook the rice vermicelli 5 minutes in boiling water

Cut the spring onions and wash them.

wash the bean sprouts

wash and cut the coriander and mint in two round glasses.

In a pot mix the Laksa sauce, 1 liter of water, the vegetable cube, spring onions and snow peas, lime juice .Mix and cook for about 10 minutes

In your serving bowls, distribute the rice vermicelli, tofu cubes

add the sprouts

Add the soup with snow peas and onion on top.

sprinkle with fresh mint and coriander, serve right away

Curried Lentils Soup

Curried Lentils Soup

One soup that’s done in 5 minutes and taste great!

 

You will need for 4 people :

• 1 Onion
• 3 Garlic Cloves
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 cup Lentils ( I used 1/2 red 1/2 brown lentils but it would work well with either )
• 4 cups boiling water
• one teaspoon Curry
• 1 vegetable cube

Cut the onion, chop the Garlic

Brown the Garlic and Onion in the Olive Oil

Add the lentils and curry powder and saute for 2 minutes

Add the 4 cups of water and cook for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are done

Mix with a hand mixer.

Serve with a little bit of curry powder or turmeric sprinkled on top.

Green Peas and Arugula Soup

Green Peas and Arugula Soup

Done in a flash, this is a very good tasting soup. I did not strain the soup as I like it with a bit of texture.

You will need for 4-5 people:

• 1 Tablespoon Butter ( or Olive Oil or any Vegetable Oil if you prefer)
• 1 Onion
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• Arugula ( I had about 1 cup leftover  but a whole bunch or pre-washed pack would work too)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 Vegetable cube
• 2 &1/2 cup boiling water
• Parmesan
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Cut the onion and peel the Garlic.

Brown them in a pan with the Tablespoon of Butter.

Add the Arugula and saute for a few minutes.

Add the frozen peas and saute for a few minutes.

Add the boiling water, cube and cook for about 10 minutes. mix with a hand mixer.

Serve with Parmesan and Pepper, yum!