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!
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Mulwa Janet tatu
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The laksa was very flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Shebeer Shebeer
[email protected]This laksa is delicious! The broth is rich and creamy, and the noodles are perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
F Vang
[email protected]I made this laksa for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are perfectly cooked.
Yvette Whetzel
[email protected]This laksa is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less chili paste if you don't like spicy food.
Bahati
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The laksa is delicious and the broth is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Bangladesh Ower
[email protected]This laksa is amazing! The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.
hamza nassib
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The laksa was very flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Dora Aleksoska
[email protected]This laksa is delicious! The broth is rich and creamy, and the noodles are perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
ruth atinuke
[email protected]I made this laksa for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are perfectly cooked.
baten 8909
[email protected]This laksa is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less chili paste if you don't like spicy food.
Alos Krebsbach
[email protected]I've tried many laksa recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The broth is rich and creamy, and the noodles are perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this recipe!
foxy
[email protected]This laksa is so flavorful and delicious! The combination of spices and coconut milk is perfect, and the noodles are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.