Singaporean Laksa: Spicy Prawns Noodle
A spicy and aromatic Singaporean noodle soup, featuring rich coconut milk and a blend of spices, served with prawns and bean sprouts.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Blender or food processor
- Strainer
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 200 g rice noodles
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 4 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 200 g prawns peeled and deveined
- 2 halved eggs boiled
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 stalk lemongrass bruised
- 2 tbsp laksa paste store-bought or homemade
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- Fresh coriander for garnish
- Lime wedges for garnish
For homemade laksa paste:
- 4 dried red chilies soaked in warm water
- 4 shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 tbsp shrimp paste
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
Instructions
Prepare the laksa paste (if making homemade):
- In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked red chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, shrimp paste, ground turmeric, and ground coriander. Blend until smooth.4 dried red chilies, 4 shallots, 3 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger, 1 tbsp shrimp paste, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground coriander
Prepare the laksa soup:
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the laksa paste and lemongrass, and sauté until fragrant.2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp laksa paste, 1 stalk lemongrass
- Add the coconut milk and chicken or seafood broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer.400 ml coconut milk, 4 cups chicken
- Stir in the fish sauce and sugar. Adjust seasoning to taste.1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar
Cook the noodles and prawns:
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.200 g rice noodles
- Add the prawns to the simmering soup and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.200 g prawns
Assemble the laksa:
- Divide the cooked noodles and bean sprouts among serving bowls.1 cup bean sprouts
- Ladle the hot laksa soup and prawns over the noodles.
- Top each bowl with half a boiled egg, fresh coriander, and a lime wedge.2 halved eggs, Fresh coriander, Lime wedges
Notes
Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer dried chilies to the laksa paste.
Store-bought laksa paste can save time and still provide great flavor.
Store-bought laksa paste can save time and still provide great flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 2473kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 15gFat: 245gSaturated Fat: 84gPolyunsaturated Fat: 50gMonounsaturated Fat: 99gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 292mgSodium: 885mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 5mg
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