A recipe for Laksa Gravy. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Laksa Gravy shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
6 sm. Dried red chilies, soaked in warm water1 Stalk lemon grass, thick, lower part only
8 Shallots OR 1 med. Red or brown onion
4 slices Fresh galangal OR 1 Tsp. Ground dried galangal
4 Candlenuts
1/2 Tsp. Shrimp paste (blacan)
1/4 c. Oil
1 Tsp. Ground turmeric
2 Tsp. Ground coriander
2 Tbs. Dried shrimp, soaked and pounded
2 can Coconut milk (13 1/2 oz)
Reserved chicken stock
1/2 lb. Chinese fish balls
1 Tsp. Salt
Directions
Pound together chiles, lemon grass, shallots, galangal, candlenuts and shrimp paste or grind in food processor or blender, adding 1 1/2 Tbs. oil. Stir in turmeric and coriander. Heat remaining oil in large saucepan. Add ground ingredients and fry gently, stirring frequently, 4-5 minutes. Add dried shrimp and fry 2 minutes. Remove thick coconut milk from top of unshaken can with ladle. Combine remaining milks. There should be 3 cups thinner coconut milk. Add thin coconut milk and reserved shrimp stock to fried mixture and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Add fish balls and simmer 5 minutes. Add thick coconut milk and salt and simmer until gravy thickens.
