Laksa Mac & Cheese

A Singaporean twist on the classic crowd favourite, mac & cheese. This recipe is quick and easy to make - a savoury, reimagined nostalgic dish can be enjoyed with the whole family and guests!  We made our laksa paste made from scratch, but if you’re short on time, feel free to use store-bought laksa paste instead!

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Add in pasta and blanch for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

After 6 minutes, strain pasta, drizzle some olive oil and toss well. Set aside.

Step 4

Blend rempah ingredients together.

Step 5

For the sauce, add cooking oil and set to medium heat in a medium sized pot.

Step 6

Once oil is heated, add in rempah and sauté with a whisk for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

After the rempah is fragrant and some oil starts to separate, continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes until colour darkens slightly.

Step 8

Add in evaporated milk and coconut cream, and bring to a slow simmer. Keep whisking slowly to prevent burning.

Step 9

Slowly sprinkle in shredded mixed cheese while whisking gently to melt the cheese evenly.

Step 10

Add in fish sauce and season to taste.

Step 11

Once sauce is ready, add in cooked macaroni and mix well until heated through.

Step 12

Divide into 2 bowls. Fan out 6 prawn halves and 6 fishcake slices around each bowl.

Step 13

Sprinkle chopped laksa leaves and spicy shrimp crisps. Enjoy while it's hot!