Description
This prawn and coconut laksa is a fragrant, spicy Southeast Asian noodle soup featuring tender prawns simmered in creamy coconut milk with fresh ginger, garlic, and lime. It combines the richness of coconut with zesty lime and mild heat from green chili, perfect for a quick and comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh root ginger
- 1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- juice from ½ lime
- 100g raw prawns, any size
- 165ml can coconut milk
- 100ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 100g dried egg noodles
- chopped coriander, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatics: Heat the oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Once hot, add the crushed garlic, finely chopped spring onion, fresh root ginger, and green chilli. Cook gently for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened, then squeeze in the juice from half a lime to add brightness.
- Cook Prawns in Coconut Milk: Stir in the raw prawns, ensuring they are submerged in the aromatic mixture. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken or vegetable stock. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.
- Cook Egg Noodles: While the laksa simmers, bring a pan of water to a boil. Add the dried egg noodles and cook for 4 minutes until tender. Drain the noodles thoroughly.
- Combine and Season: Transfer the cooked noodles into the pan with the prawn laksa broth. Stir well to combine everything evenly. Taste and season with salt or additional lime juice if desired.
- Serve: Ladle the prawn and coconut laksa into bowls and garnish generously with chopped fresh coriander for a fresh and herbaceous finish.
Notes
- You can substitute prawns with cooked shredded chicken or tofu for variation.
- Adjust the green chilli amount to control the spice level to your preference.
- Use vegetable stock for a vegetarian version but omit prawns accordingly.
- Fresh coriander adds a burst of flavor but can be replaced with chopped basil or mint if preferred.
- If dried egg noodles are unavailable, rice noodles could be a great alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Keywords: prawn laksa,coconut laksa,spicy noodle soup,Southeast Asian soup,quick prawn recipe,coconut milk soup,laksa recipe
