Prep components
REMPAH · Malay/Nyonya rempahMother · have 1 portion(s)
CLEAR · Light chicken stockMother · have 1 portion(s)
LAKSA · Laksa pasteMid · have 0 portion(s)

REMPAH + CLEAR + LAKSA prove why the layers matter
Rich coconut broth is portion-controlled; bulk the bowl with sprouts/tofu and keep noodles to a sensible amount.
Fry LAKSA and REMPAH briefly until aromatic.
Add stock and coconut milk; simmer 10 minutes.
Cook protein in the broth, then add tofu puffs.
Divide cooked noodles and sprouts between bowls and ladle broth over; finish with lime.