• 4 to 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 200 g laksa paste
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 900 ml chicken stock or broth
• 2 tsp fish sauce
• Juice of 1/2 fresh lime
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Pepper, to taste
• Dumplings of choice
DIRECTIONS
• Heat a little oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add the garlic, ginger, and shallot. Cook for a few minutes until soft and fragrant.
• Add the laksa paste and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring well.
• Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine.
• Add the chicken stock, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Stir well.
• Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes to let the flavours develop.
• Taste and adjust seasoning with pepper if needed.
• Add the dumplings and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until heated through and floating.
• Spoon into bowls and serve hot.