LAKSA PASTE

• 1 piece Peeled and sliced ginger
• 1 piece Peeled and sliced Galangal optional but see note in post
• 2 Cloves of garlic
• 1 Small red onion or shallots
• 4 Fresh green chilies
• 2 Small dried red chillies soaked in water for 15 minutes
• 2 Stalks lemongrass chopped (white part )
• 2 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp Roasted Cumin powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 3 or 4 Cashews optional

Soup

• 1 tbsp Tamarind paste or 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 5 cups Veggie broth
• 2 tbsp Sesame oil can use any oil
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Salt or per taste
• 2 tbsp Sambal
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 4 or 5 leaves Thai mint
• 4 or 5 leaves Kaffir or lime leaves

Garnish

• 1 box Extra Firm Tofu
• Thinly sliced carrots
• Thinly sliced cucumbers
• 1 small Thinly sliced red onion
• Handful of Bean sprouts

Rice Noodles