oddboxldn | INSTAGRAM | JAN 02

Spicy mushroom coconut laksa w/ beansprouts and coriander 🌶️🌿 by guest ODDBOX chef @whatstormeats 🌱 🍄No mushrooms? Simply swap for another veggie such as aubergine or Brussels sprouts. Cook as you would the mushrooms - the sprouts might need a little more time in the pan! ❄️The paste freezes wonderfully so why not make a big batch and freeze in ice cube trays - it makes for a quick midweek dinner! Serves 2 Prep time: 5 mins Cooking time: 15 mins Ingredients: Spice paste *2 shallots *2 cloves of garlic *2 Lemongrass (white part only) *1 large chilli (Add another if you like spice!) *75ml of neutral oil *Thumb size piece of ginger *1 ½ tsp of ground turmeric *1 tsp of ground coriander *1 tsp of sweet paprika Broth *Vegetable stockpot *1 tin full fat coconut milk *Pinch of salt *Generous squeeze of lime juice Toppings *Mushrooms sliced (about 6 large) *1 tsp of sesame oil *Glug of dark soy *150g cooked flat rice noodles *100g Fresh beansprouts To serve *Fresh coriander *Lime Recipe: 1) Spice paste Prepare your spice paste by chopping the white part of lemongrass, shallot, peeled ginger and garlic and pop it all in a food processor with the oil and the spices. Blend until you have a smooth, vibrant paste. Fry off the paste in a heavy bottomed pan for about 5 mins. 2) Broth To your spice paste, add the coconut milk, veg stock cube and a tin of water (use the coconut milk tin to measure). Season with a pinch of salt and a generous squeeze of lime juice. Bring to a boil and then pop on to simmer until you are ready to serve. 3) Prepare your veg Slice the mushrooms and add to your pan with a teaspoon of sesame oil. Cook the mushrooms until golden and once cooked, add a tablespoon of dark soy to glaze. 4) Build your bowl! Cook your noodles according to instructions and then start to build your bowl. Place your rice noodles in the bottom; pour over the steaming golden broth, top with mushrooms, beansprouts and plenty of coriander. Add a squeeze of lime for a bit of zing! #ODDRECIPES #laksarecipe