Curry Laksa

medium onions ((peeled and cut into chunks))

garlic ((peeled and halved))

stalk lemongrass ((slice bottom third into rings))

inch ginger ((peeled and thickly sliced) (45g))

curry powder ((50g))

vegetable oil ((60ml))

chicken thighs ((skin removed))

pandan leaves ((shredded and knotted))

water ((1.7 liters))

bean sprouts ((trimmed) (340g))

fresh yellow noodles ((450g))

shrimps ((peeled and deveined) (225g))

coconut milk ((360ml))

small pieces deep fried tofu ((halved))

Salt (to taste)

cucumber ((julienned))

to 4 sprigs mint leaves ((stems removed))

lime ((cut into wedges))

to 6 tsp sambal ((optional))