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Mekhala Organic Vegan Laksa Paste
USDA OrganicVeganGluten-FreeNon-GMOOIL FREENo ADDed Sugar
Mekhala’s Organic Vegan Laksa paste is a shrimp and shellfish-free version of the beloved Singapore dish. Simmer with stock, coconut milk and your favorite ingredients, and savor the fragrant notes of lemongrass, galangal and umami seaweed in a rich, creamy curry. Made only with real ingredients and certified USDA organic for your peace of mind.
Spice Level 2 / 3 – MEDIUM
$7.99
size: Pack of 1
Pack Of 1
$7.99
Pack Of 6
$36.99
Thai Curry -
6 Pack
Thai-Vietnamese Variety 6-Pack
Free from: Fish sauce · Shrimp paste · Gluten · MSG · Artificial additives · Oil · Added Sugar · Dairy · Eggs
ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
Singapore's Famous Bowl — Made for Everyone
Laksa is one of Singapore’s most beloved dishes — a fragrant, coconut-rich curry soup layered with the aromas of lemongrass, galangal, and spice. Traditional laksa paste is built on dried shrimp and shrimp paste, which means it’s off the table for vegans, those with shellfish allergies, and anyone avoiding seafood.
Mekhala’s version solves this without compromise. Dried seaweed replaces the seafood umami — delivering the same oceanic depth in a 100% plant-based form. Every other ingredient — lemongrass, galangal, red chilli, turmeric, kaffir lime — is USDA Certified Organic.
Made in small batches in Chiang Mai by Mekhala’s women-led team. Certified Organic by ACT. No shrimp. No compromise.
SIMPLE TO MAKE
Laksa Night, Any Night
1
Sauté the Paste
Heat a splash of oil (or water for oil-free cooking) in a pot or wok. Add 2 tablespoons of Mekhala Vegan Laksa Paste. Sauté gently over medium heat for 60 seconds until the lemongrass, galangal, and chilli aromas bloom and fill the kitchen.
2
Add Coconut Milk & Stock
Pour in 400ml full-fat coconut milk and 300–400ml vegetable or mushroom stock. Stir to combine. The paste dissolves into a fragrant, amber-coloured laksa broth. Bring to a gentle simmer — do not boil hard or the coconut milk will split.
3
Add Ingredients & Serve
Add tofu, bok choy, mushrooms, or your choice of protein and vegetables. Simmer 5–10 minutes. Pour over soaked rice vermicelli noodles in deep bowls. Top with bean sprouts, fresh coriander, a lime wedge, and crispy onion. Serve immediately.
Laksa fried rice: Use 1 tbsp paste instead of fish sauce in your next fried rice. Fry cold rice in the paste for 3–4 minutes until fragrant and slightly crispy at the edges. Add scrambled egg or tofu, bok choy, and spring onion. Finish with a squeeze of lime. Tip: The paste also makes an excellent marinade for tofu or tempeh — press firm tofu, coat with 1 tbsp paste, and pan-fry until caramelised for a fragrant, protein-rich meal.
Ingredients & Nutrition
WHAT’s INSIDE
- Shallots✓ Organic
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Rice Vinegar ✓ Organic(Brown Rice, Water)
- Lemongrass✓ Organic
- Galangal✓ Organic
- Red Chilli✓ Organic
- Dried Seaweed✓ Organic
- Dried Red Chilli✓ Organic
- Himalayan Pink Salt
- Turmeric✓ Organic
- Water
- Kaffir Lime Leaves✓ Organic
✓ No fish sauce. ✓ No shrimp paste. ✓ No MSG. ✓ No Added sugar. ✓ No artificial coloring or preservatives. ✓ Gluten-free.
Please verify the current label for the most accurate and up-to-date ingredient information.
NUTRITION FACTS
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tbsp (30g) · Approx. 3–4 servings per 100g jar
⚠ Approximate values – confirm with current product label. Oil-free. No refined sugar. Keto & paleo-compatible. Top-9 allergen free.
VERSATILITY
Not just for laksa soup
🍜
Classic Vegan Laksa Soup
Sauté paste, add coconut milk and vegetable stock, simmer. Pour over rice vermicelli. Top with tofu, bean sprouts, bok choy, coriander, and lime. Singapore in a bowl — no shrimp needed.
🍚
Laksa Fried Rice
Stir-fry cold rice with 1 tbsp paste. Add tofu, egg (or scrambled chickpea), spring onion. A fragrant weeknight shortcut that rivals any hawker plate.
🥢
Tofu & Mushroom Udon
Pan-fry pressed tofu and shiitake mushrooms, coat in paste. Serve in a light coconut broth with udon noodles and crispy shallot. Deep umami, no meat required.
🥦
Laksa-Roasted Vegetables
Toss cauliflower, sweet potato, or butternut squash in 1 tbsp paste and a little oil. Roast at 200°C until caramelised. The lemongrass and galangal create an extraordinary crust.
🍲
Coconut Curry Stew
Use as a base for a slow-simmered vegetable curry. Add chickpeas, spinach, aubergine, and potatoes to a coconut-laksa broth. Serve over jasmine rice with fresh coriander.
🥚
Laksa Eggs
Soft-boil eggs and marinate in diluted laksa paste (1 tbsp paste + 2 tbsp water) for 4–8 hours. The lemongrass and chilli infuse the whites with extraordinary aroma. Ideal ramen topping.
Paste vs. Sauce: This is a concentrated curry paste — not a ready-to-eat sauce. It needs coconut milk (or another liquid) to create the final dish. One jar makes 4–6 full curries when used at 1–2 tablespoons per serving.
COMPLETE YOUR DISH
Pairs well with
EXPLORE THE RANGE
Find the right paste for you
Every Mekhala paste is USDA Organic, vegan, gluten-free and made without nasties or preservatives. Here’s how Vegan Laksa fits into the range — and how to choose the right paste for what you’re cooking.
| Feature | 🌊 Vegan Laksa | 🔴 Thai Red Curry | 🍋 Tom Yum | 🌿 Lemongrass Turmeric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisine | Singapore · Laksa | Thai | Thai | Southeast Asian |
| Flavor Profile | Savory, seaweed-spiced, coastal depth | Warming, smoky, bold and versatile | Tangy, spiced, bright citrus finish | Gentle, citrusy, golden and aromatic |
| Best Dish | Laksa noodle soup, coconut curry | Curry, stir-fry, marinade, roasted veg | Tom yum soup, stir-fry base | Stir-fry, marinade, gentle curry |
| Best Protein | Tofu, mushrooms, bok choy | Tofu, chicken, sweet potato | Tofu, mushrooms, seafood | Tofu, chicken, pork |
| Spice Level | 🌶️ Mild | 🌶️🌶️ Medium-Hot | 🌶️🌶️ Medium | 🌶️ No Heat |
| Shrimp / Fish Free | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| USDA Organic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Oil-Free | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| No Added Sugar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
All Mekhala cooking pastes are USDA Certified Organic, 100% vegan, gluten-free, and free from fish sauce, shrimp paste, MSG, and artificial additives. Laksa paste contains dried seaweed — check the label if you have iodine sensitivity.
Customers are saying
Awsome
For us the ingredient list was the deciding factor to try. At the supermarket and local asian stores the ingredients are soy oil and sugar based, none of the depth of flavor this paste has. I cant speak to the authenticity, but I can say the flavor it adds to my foods is terrific and have already repurchased a few times. Just waiting for the 6 pack to return.
Totally yummy
This Laksa paste is great. A perfect base for the best soup I ever made which is saying a lot! I buy it two at a time. Totally yummy. Wish it came in bigger jars.
Great flavor
I bought this Laksa Paste on the merit of the ingredients, and especially because I prefer to avoid refined oils. This paste is great, it has an excellent flavor, a good amount of spice, so not much is needed. I’m very much enjoying it in a variety of dishes.
Fine pantry staple
It’s nice to find an organic laksa paste. This won’t be my go to but it’s a fine product to keep in the pantry.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you want to know
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact us — we’d love to help.
What is laksa and why is Mekhala's version vegan?
Laksa is one Singapore’s most beloved dishes — a coconut curry noodle soup fragrant with lemongrass, galangal, and spice. Traditional laksa paste is built on dried shrimp and shrimp paste, making it unsuitable for vegans. Mekhala replaces the seafood umami with dried seaweed, delivering the same oceanic depth in a fully plant-based form. The result is a USDA Certified Organic laksa paste that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
Does Mekhala's Vegan Laksa paste contain shrimp, shellfish, or fish?
No. Mekhala Organic Vegan Laksa Paste contains no shrimp paste, no dried shrimp, no fish sauce, and no shellfish of any kind. It is 100% plant-based. The umami depth comes from dried seaweed, lemongrass, and galangal — not from seafood. It is one of the very few laksa pastes on the market that is genuinely vegan and shellfish-free.
Does Mekhala Vegan Laksa Paste contain soy?
No. This paste is completely soy-free. The ingredients are: shallots, rice vinegar, lemongrass, galangal, red chilli, dried seaweed, dried red chilli, Himalayan pink salt, turmeric, water, and kaffir lime leaves. No soy sauce, no miso, no tofu in the paste itself — making this one of the few curry pastes safe for those with soy allergies. It is also free from all other top-9 allergens (wheat, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame).
What is the spice level?
Mekhala Organic Vegan Laksa Paste is rated Medium — 2 out of 3 on Mekhala’s heat scale. The paste contains both fresh red chilli and dried red chilli, giving a genuine, present heat. The spice is well-balanced — similar to a medium-spicy Thai curry — and is considerably milder than traditional Singaporean hawker-stall laksa. The creaminess of the coconut milk you add during cooking mellows the heat further, making it approachable for most chilli-tolerant palates.
What stock and coconut milk work best?
Full-fat coconut milk gives the richest, creamiest result closest to traditional laksa — do not substitute with light coconut milk if you want that characteristic body. For stock, vegetable stock is the most authentic vegan choice; mushroom stock adds extra umami depth. A good base ratio for a main-course soup is: 1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk + 300–400ml stock per 2 tablespoons of paste, serving 2–3 people generously.
What is galangal and how does it differ from ginger?
Galangal is a rhizome related to ginger but with a distinct piney, resinous, and peppery flavour profile. Where ginger is warm and slightly sweet, galangal is sharper and more aromatic — a signature note in Singaporean and Thai cooking, and absolutely essential to an authentic laksa flavor. It cannot be substituted with regular ginger. Mekhala uses organic galangal stone-ground into the paste so you never have to source it yourself.
Is Mekhala Vegan Laksa Paste keto or paleo-friendly?
Yes to both. The paste contains no refined sugar, no grains, and no seed oils. When prepared as a soup with full-fat coconut milk and low-carb vegetables such as bok choy, mushrooms, or cauliflower (instead of rice noodles), laksa is naturally keto-compatible and paleo-friendly. Substitute zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles for the rice vermicelli for a fully keto laksa.
How long does it keep after opening?
Refrigerate after opening and consume within 30 days. The vinegar and salt in the paste provide natural preservation, but refrigeration is essential once opened. For longer storage, freeze tablespoon-sized portions in an ice cube tray for up to 3 months — frozen paste can go directly into a hot wok or pot without defrosting.
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RETAIL
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Our Philosophy
At Mekhala, we believe in making great products that we want to use for ourselves and our families. And that means doing the very best we can with what is available.
We ask – what is this going to cost? Our health? Our planet? Our viability?
More often than not, it is immensely challenging to find the best balance. Read on here to find out how we’re doing it!