My Easy Laksa

I did not use any ingredients that will make you take a special trip to the Asian store.  Except for the vermicelli noodles but you can use spaghetti or ramen from a package. No coconut milk or lemon grass. I was happy with this and so would you. So comforting in these dreary rainy days in our beloved Pittsburgh. 

My Easy Laksa

Based on https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/easy-laksa/

Ingredients 

Noodles

2 (1.2 oz) bundles vermicelli noodles

Water

Soup

1 small red or white onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced 

2 cm ginger, minced

1 small tomato, chopped 

1/2 cup or more water

1 -2 piece dry red chili, crumbled 

1/4 tsp turmeric 

1/2 tsp curry powder

1 tablespoon lime juice 

1 tablespoon lemon juice 

2 cups oat milk or other nondairy milk

2 tablespoons miso paste

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: add tofu, cubed and chopped celery or cilantro 

Instructions 

Noodles 

Place two bundles of vermicelli noodles in enough water to cover them and microwave till noodles soften but not mushy. About 3 minutes.  Drain and set aside.

Soup

Place water in a skillet then add onion, garlic, ginger and tomato. Allow the water to cook the vegetables. Then add dry chili, turmeric and curry powder to the mixture and heat through. 

Add the oat milk and miso paste to the mixture and allow to boil gently. Add the noodles and mix. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with tofu and chopped celery or cilantro if you like.