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Coconut Noodle Soup Nyonya Laksa

This Coconut Noodle Soup is nearly identical to Chicken Noodle Soup with the
exception of two very important ingredients—coconut milk and rice noodles. While
regular Chicken Noodle Soup is comforting and savory, Coconut Noodle Soup is full-
bodied and creamy. Using rice noodles instead of cellophane noodles changes the
texture of this soup from light and slippery to a more starchy and substantial bite. The
fragrant coconut milk adds a new dimension, blending with all the ingredients to
create a rich and succulent stock.

SERVES 4

PREPARATION TIME: 10-15 MINUTES + ½ HOUR SOAKING TIME
COOKING TIME: 40-45 MINUTES

2 cups (500 ml) water

6 cups (1.5 liters) chicken stock

4 chicken breasts or thighs, skinless, bone-in (2¾ lb/ 1.35 kg) or 1½ lb (750 g)
fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined