Shrimp Laksa Recipe

Name: Shrimp Laksa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 None onion, chopped; 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, plus additional, to serve; 1 None lemongrass stalk, trimmed and chopped; 1 piece (2-inch) ginger, chopped; 1 None long red chili pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, quartered; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 2 tsp shrimp paste; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tbsp peanut oil; 1 cup fish stock; 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk; 7 oz fresh egg noodles; 1 1/2 lbs extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact; 1 cup bean sprouts, plus additional, to serve; 3 None green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup Vietnamese mint, plus additional, to serve

Servings: persons

1 None onion, chopped
1/3 cup cilantro leaves, plus additional, to serve
1 None lemongrass stalk, trimmed and chopped
1 piece (2-inch) ginger, chopped
1 None long red chili pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, quartered
1 tbsp ground coriander
2 tsp shrimp paste
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp peanut oil
1 cup fish stock
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
7 oz fresh egg noodles
1 1/2 lbs extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
1 cup bean sprouts, plus additional, to serve
3 None green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Vietnamese mint, plus additional, to serve

1
Place onion, cilantro leaves, lemongrass, ginger, chili pepper, garlic, ground coriander, shrimp paste, turmeric and 1 tbsp of the peanut oil in a food processor. Pulse until a coarse paste forms.
2
Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large saucepan on high heat. Cook paste, stirring, for 2 mins, until fragrant. Add 2 cups water, stock and coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 mins.
3
Meanwhile, place noodles in a large bowl. Cover with boiling water. Let stand for 3 mins, until tender. Drain.
4
Add shrimp to laksa and simmer gently for 4-5 mins, until shrimp turn pink. Stir in noodles, bean sprouts, onion and mint.
5
Ladle into serving bowls. Top with additional cilantro, bean sprouts and mint to serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 None onion, chopped, 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, plus additional, to serve, 1 None lemongrass stalk, trimmed and chopped, 1 piece (2-inch) ginger, chopped, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Laksa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Laksa

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