Vegan Laksa - Malaysian Curry Laksa Soup Recipe

Laksa Paste:

• 2 tsp coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp fennel or cumin seeds
• 1 inch fresh turmeric root peeled if needed(or use 1 tsp or more ground turmeric)
• 1 inch fresh ginger root peeled if needed
• 1 green chile
• 1/2 tsp cayenne or use paprika + cayenne
• 1 stalk lemongrass
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 tbsp raw cashews soaked for 15 mins, use almonds or pepitas for cashew-free
• a good handful of cilantro with tender stems
• 1 tsp lime juice

Laksa Curry Soup:

• 1 tsp oil
• Laksa curry paste from above
• 2 cups sliced white mushrooms
• 3/4 cup sliced carrots
• 1/2 to 1 cup other veggies of choice sliced or chopped small, such as bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli etc
• 3 cups veggie broth or water
• 13.5 oz Can coconut milk about 1.5 cups
• 6 to 8 oz brown rice noodles uncooked
• 1 cup of chopped spinach or chard
• salt and cayenne to taste
• sugar or sweetener if needed
• cilantro mint for garnish