Fifteen-Minute Laksa: Quick and Nutritious Soup Recipe for Seniors

Healthy Recipe: Fifteen-Minute Laksa

Laksa, a fragrant Southeast Asian noodle soup, typically has a complex spice base and many toppings. This quick version, adapted from Seema Pankhania’s Craveable, keeps all the flavor with minimal effort. A jar of Thai curry paste and a can of coconut milk create the rich broth, while eggs and tender green veggies make it satisfying and balanced.

Serves 2 — Susan Puckett

Ingredients

• 2 eggs

• 1 tbsp avocado or neutral oil

• 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste (or to taste)

• 1 (14-oz) can coconut milk

• 1 tbsp fish sauce

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• ½ tsp sugar

• 6–8 oz instant ramen noodles (2 packs)

• 2–3 cups tender greens (Napa cabbage, bok choy, spinach, or asparagus)

• Sliced scallions for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Boil eggs in a medium pot of water for 6 minutes. Cool, peel, and halve.

2. In a pan, heat oil over medium. Add curry paste, stir for 2 minutes, then add coconut milk, 2 cups water, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar.

3. Add green vegetables to the simmering broth. Cook noodles in the boiling water until tender; drain.

4. Taste broth and adjust spice level. Divide noodles into bowls, ladle broth and veggies on top.

5. Garnish with egg halves and scallions. Serve warm.

Why This Recipe Is Great for Senior Fitness

• Protein and Healthy Fats: Eggs and coconut milk help support muscle health and energy in older adults.

• Gentle on Digestion: Lightly spiced and full of tender veggies, making it easy for seniors to digest.

• Quick and Easy: A 15-minute recipe that’s simple to prepare and perfect for maintaining balanced nutrition without long cooking times.