Chicken Laksa (Low Fat and Delicious)

This recipe, given to me by a friend, has all the fantastic flavours of a creamy chicken laksa without the guilt. Its also super easy to make!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

•  oil
• 400  g  skinless chicken breast fillets
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic (crushed)
• 1  teaspoon ginger (crushed)
• 1⁄2 cup carrot (cut into thin strips)
• 1⁄2 cup red capsicum (cut into thin strips)
• 1  cup bean sprouts
• 1⁄2 cup shallot (sliced)
• 1  tablespoon fresh coriander (chopped)
• 1  teaspoon lemongrass (in jar)
• 3  teaspoons  laksa paste (or Massaman Curry paste)
• 1  teaspoon turmeric
• 2  teaspoons  chicken stock powder
• 250  ml  chicken stock, liquid
• 1  cup water
• 1  teaspoon  coconut essence
• 1 1⁄2 cups  singapore  noodles
• 1  tablespoon cornflour
• 375  ml  reduced-fat evaporated milk

Directions

1. In a large frypan sauté chicken, garlic and ginger together for 4 minutes.
2. Toss in carrots and capsicum and cook another 2 minutes.
3. Place all other ingredients except milk and cornflour in the pan and mix well.
4. In a separate container, mix milk and cornflour well and then add to pan.
5. Simmer for 5 minutes and serve.