Laksa Mac & Cheese

• ½ cup Kopi Thyme’s Ipoh Laksa
• ½ cup Coconut Milk
• 1 cup Cheddar or Mozza, shredded (option of using Velveeta) 
• 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
• Grated Cheese, to bake into bites 

*Option to add any protein or vegetables to liking

• ¼ cup All-purpose flour
• 2 large Eggs, whisked
• ¾ cup Breadcrumbs

1. Cook pasta to almost al dente; drain. 
2. In a saucepan over medium low heat, add Laska paste, coconut milk and Velveeta or cheese, whisking constantly until sauce comes to boil and simmer at low heat for 1 minute. 
3. Remove from heat and combine the paste into cheese sauce gently. 
4. Plate to serve. Option to bake with a cheese crumble into bites or a whole casserole for 10 minutes at 375 F or until cheese is melted.  

Fried Mac & Cheese Bites:

1. Scoop room temperature curry mac and cheese and roll into 1.5-inch balls and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 
2. Place flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls. 
3. Heat oil in skillet to 375 F or turn on your air fryer to 375 F.
4. Coat each bites with flour then dip in whisked eggs and then the breadcrumbs. Press slightly to make sure the crumbs stick well. 
5. Cook:

• Deep fry: Fry 4-7 bites for about 3 minutes or golden brown.
• Air Fry : Fry 3-6 bites for 7-8 minutes or golden brown.
• Drain excess oil from bites and serve immediately.