Singaporean•gourmet
Prawn Laska
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of Prawn Laksa, a classic Singaporean seafood soup that brings together the perfect blend of spices and fresh...
- Prep time
- --
- Cook time
- Not listed
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 gram prawns
- 2 cup shallots cut into 8cm lengths
- 16 dried chilies softened in warm water
- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
- 10 candlenuts
- 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 4 cups coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons lemongrass stalk crushed
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 fried fishcakes sliced into quarters
- 1 bunch fresh coriander
- 1 tomato quartered
- 6 mushrooms quartered
Instructions
- 1
Boil and cook the prawns, then peel and set aside. Keep the prawn stock.
- 2
Add the turmeric, shrimp paste, and coriander powder to the prawn stock and bring to a boil.
- 3
Simmer and add the sugar, pepper, dried chillies, lemongrass, and candlenuts. Cook for 10 minutes.
- 4
Add the coconut milk and fishcakes.
- 5
Add the noodles, followed by the prawns and remaining vegetables and ingredients.
- 6
Stir well and serve immediately, garnished with crushed coriander.