PRAWN & COCONUT LAKSA
This quick meal for one is the perfect way to warm up an evening
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 18m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pan or wok. When hot, throw in the garlic, spring onion, ginger and green chilli. Cook on a medium heat for 3-4 mins, then squeeze in your lime juice.
- Stir in the prawns, then add in the coconut milk and stock. Simmer gently for 5 mins on a low heat until the prawns are pink.
- Meanwhile, cook your egg noodles in a pan of boiling water for 4 mins until soft. Drain, then tip into the laksa pan. Season to taste, then serve in a bowl, topped with coriander.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 823 calories, Fat 44 grams fat, SaturatedFat 25 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 79 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 2.19 milligram of sodium
PRAWN LAKSA CURRY BOWL
Real fast food: a delicious and warming seafood one-pot, that takes just 15 minutes to make
Provided by Chelsie Collins
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and add the chilli. Cook for 1 min, then add the curry paste, stir and cook for 1 min more. Dissolve the stock cube in a large jug in 700ml boiling water, then pour into the pan and stir to combine. Tip in the coconut milk and bring to the boil.
- Add the fish sauce and a little seasoning. Toss in the noodles and cook for a further 3-4 mins until softening. Squeeze in the lime juice, add the prawns and cook through until warm, about 2-3 mins. Scatter over some of the coriander.
- Serve in bowls with the remaining coriander and lime wedges on top for squeezing over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 3.6 milligram of sodium
SINGAPORE LAKSA RECIPE BY TASTY
Get a tantalising taste of Singapore for yourself with this spiced bowl of laksa.
Provided by VisitSingapore
Categories Lunch
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Remove the heads and shells from prawns and set aside in a bowl, then devein and set the prawn meat aside in a separate bowl.
- To make the prawn stock, add cooking oil to a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add prawn heads and shells then stir for 5 minutes, crushing the heads to release the flavour.
- Add water and chicken stock, then simmer for 45 minutes allowing the stock to reduce.
- Remove prawn shells then strain the broth into a bowl through a sieve.
- In a food processor, add dried chilli, red chilli, dried shrimp, shrimp paste (belacan), garlic, shallot, ginger, blue ginger (galangal), turmeric root, candle nuts and lemongrass stalk, then pulse for 5 minutes until a thick paste forms.
- Add cooking oil to a large saucepan then add the laksa paste and cook for 5 minutes until fragrant. Add palm sugar, fish sauce, coconut milk and prawn stock stirring to combine. Simmer the mixture for 15 minutes then add the prawns and tofu puffs, cooking for 3 minutes to finish.
- To serve, add vermicelli noodles to a bowl then top with bean sprouts, cockles and slices of fish cake. Ladle in scoops of the laksa making sure to include tofu puffs and prawns. Top with a handful of finely chopped laksa leaves and optional chilli paste.
- Enjoy!
CLASSIC SHRIMP LAKSA WITH RICE NOODLES
Steps:
- Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add the Laksa Curry Paste and cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, lime juice and coconut milk and stir well. Bring to a simmer, and then reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles until al dente, about 3 minutes, and then drain and rinse under cold water to refresh. Add 3/4 cup of the bean sprouts to the shrimp mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and cayenne pepper. To serve, divide the noodles between 2 large, shallow bowls and ladle the shrimp and broth over each. Garnish with clusters of cilantro and basil, sprinkle the remaining sprouts over the top and serve immediately.
- Combine the coconut milk, shrimp paste, oil, brown sugar, coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, chili powder, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, onions and chiles in a food processor or blender and whiz into a smooth paste. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Yield: about 2 cups.
PRAWN LAKSA
A version of the delicious Shrimp Laksa soup, easy to change to chicken or veg. A very quick dish to make once you have the ingredients measured, literally minutes. from Cooking with AAF: Malaysian Delights
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories Malaysian
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Laksa Paste:.
- Start your blender and add the above ingredients one by one until you have a smooth paste.
- Soup:.
- Have your wok ready, on a high flame, and pour a little peanut oil, then add the paste, cook it briskly for half a minute, add the stock, brown sugar, coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice and bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for a further 10 minutes.
- In the meantime bring to boil water in a pot for your noodles, cook for 2 minutes, drain and set aside.
- Add the prawns/shrimps into the soup, stir until cooked (shouldn't take more than 1 minute), add the cilentro leaves, the bean sprouts then the noodles, give it a good stir, add salt if desired and more chili flakes if you want it really spicy, and serve into bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 761.1, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 31, Cholesterol 161.3, Sodium 1098.3, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.3, Protein 36.4
Tips
- Use fresh prawns for the best flavour. Frozen prawns can be used, but they will not have the same flavour as fresh prawns.
- Don't overcook the prawns. They should be cooked just until they are pink and opaque. Overcooked prawns will be tough and rubbery.
- Use a good quality laksa paste. This will make a big difference to the flavour of the dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with the ingredients. You can add different vegetables, seafood, or noodles to the laksa to create your own unique dish.
- Serve the laksa hot with your favourite toppings. Some popular toppings include bean sprouts, coriander, and lime wedges.
Conclusion
Laksa is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It is a great way to use up leftover seafood or vegetables. Laksa is also a good source of protein and carbohydrates. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, I encourage you to try making laksa at home. With a little practice, you will be able to create a delicious and authentic laksa that your family and friends will love.
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