Spicy Prawn Laksa

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Spicy Prawn Laksa is a Malaysian soup dish that features a spicy coconut broth, rice noodles, vegetables, and prawns. The dish typically begins with a base of aromatic herbs and spices such as lemongrass, ginger, and garlic that are sautéed before being combined with coconut milk and chicken or fish stock. The broth is then seasoned with fish sauce, chili paste, and other seasonings to give it a delicious spicy and slightly sweet flavor.

Rice noodles are added to the broth to create a filling and satisfying meal, and the dish is typically topped with prawns, bean sprouts, and other fresh vegetables like red peppers and cilantro. Spicy Prawn Laksa is a popular street food in Malaysia and has gained a following worldwide for its bold and delicious flavors. It’s a perfect dish for those who love spicy food and want to try something new and exciting.

Spicy Prawn Laksa Ingredients

Laksa Paste Ingredients3 cloves of garlic2 tbsp of ginger paste5 dried red chillies2 tbsp of peanut oil3 tbsp of watersalt, to taste1 tsp of ground coriander1 tsp of paprika1/2 tsp of turmeric1 tsp of ground cumin1 small red onion1 lemongrass stalk, choppedOther Ingredients2 tbsp of peanut oil2 kaffir lime leaves200g of prawns400mL of coconut cream2.5 cups of water1.5 cups of frozen green beans100g of cooked rice noodles2 tbsp of sugarsalt to taste1/2 cup of fresh coriander2 red chillies

Method

1. Blend all the ingredients to create the laksa paste2. Add some peanut oil to a saucepan fry the laksa paste until aromatic3. Add the kaffir line leaves and prawns4. Add water, beans and coconut cream before simmering until it comes to a boil5. Once it comes to a boil, season with sugar and salt6. Add the cooked rice noodles7. Top with fresh coriander and chillies8. Enjoy!