
Prawn Laksa
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
A spicy and flavorful Southeast Asian noodle soup made with prawns, lemongrass, and a rich coconut milk broth.
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Ingredients
- 400 gprawns
- 400 mlcoconut milk
- 50 mllemon juice
- 20 mlfish sauce
- 10 gchili paste
- 3 piecegarlic
- 2 pieceshallots
- 2 pieceginger
- 20 gpalm sugar
- 10 gtamarind paste
- 20 gvegetable oil
- 250 glaksa noodles
- 2 piecescallions
- 4 piecelime wedges
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and ginger and sauté until the mixture is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Tip: Use a non-stick saucepan for easy cleaning.
- 2
Add the chili paste, fish sauce, palm sugar, and tamarind paste. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
Tip: Adjust the level of spiciness to your liking.
- 3
Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Tip: Use a high-quality coconut milk for the best flavor.
- 4
Add the prawns and cook until they are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan, cook in batches if necessary.
- 5
Add the laksa noodles and cook until they are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
Tip: Adjust the cooking time according to your desired level of doneness.
- 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Tip: Add more fish sauce, lime juice, or chili paste to taste.
- 7
Ladle the laksa into bowls and garnish with scallions, lime wedges, and a sprinkle of palm sugar.
Tip: Serve immediately and enjoy!
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