For Laksa Paste

• 1 medium red onion, roughly diced
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tsp galangal or ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp fresh turmeric, can be substituted with equal amount of ground turmeric
• 1 stalk lemongrass, chopped
• 2 large fresh red chilies, pith and seeds removed
• 4 to 6 dried red chilies, soaked in hot water for an hour
• salt

For Laksa

• 1 can (400 ml ) coconut milk
• 1/2 can (200 ml) water
• laksa paste (the entire quantity from the recipe above)
• 1 cup (240 ml) Tofu, cubed
• 4 to 5 oyster or button mushrooms
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) rice vermicelli, cooked
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) egg noodles, cooked
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
• handful of sprouts
• handful of cilantro
• 2 to 4 lemon wedges
• fried shallots or small onions