Prawn Laksa
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Making prawn laksa at home is easier than you might think, and it comes together in under an hour. This fragrant Southeast Asian noodle soup is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it's actually quite straightforward once you get the aromatic paste going. The prawns cook in minutes, which means you can have a restaurant quality meal on the table faster than ordering takeout. Plus, prawns are packed with protein and selenium, making this dish as nourishing as it is delicious. The combination of creamy coconut milk, tangy tamarind, and warming spices creates layers of flavor that taste like you've been cooking all day, but honestly, it's wonderfully simple.
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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
Detail level
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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