Cheat’s prawn laksa

Try our cheat’s version of the Malaysian noodle soup that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Sprinkle crushed dried chilli on top for extra spice.

Cheat’s prawn laksa

  • Serves icon Serves 2
  • Time icon Takes 10 min to make and 10 min to cook

Try our cheat’s version of the Malaysian noodle soup that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Sprinkle crushed dried chilli on top for extra spice.

Ingredients

  • 135g rice noodles
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp ready-diced shallots or 2 shallots, diced
  • 1 heaped tbsp tom yam chilli paste
  • 165ml can coconut milk
  • 200ml chicken or vegetable stock
  • 150g raw, peeled king prawns
  • 60g sugar snap peas, halved lengthways
  • A handful of beansprouts
  • 2 spring onions, shredded
  • A few fresh coriander leaves
  • Lime wedges, to serve
Sticky screen? No thanks! Tap to prevent your screen from going off while cooking.

Method

  1. In a bowl, pour boiling water over the rice noodles, leave for 5 minutes until soft, drain and refresh under cold water.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large sauté pan and soften the shallots. Stir in 1 heaped tbsp tom yam chilli paste and fry for 1 minute. Add the coconut milk and chicken or vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer and add prawns, sugar snap peas and a handful beansprouts. Simmer for 3 minutes until the prawns are cooked through.
  3. Divide the noodles between 2 bowls and pour over the laksa sauce. Top with spring onions and a few fresh coriander leaves. Serve with lime wedges, to squeeze over.

Buy ingredients online

Subscribe

Fancy getting a copy in print?

Subscribe to our magazine

Rate & review

Rate

Reviews

Share a tip

Or, how about...?

Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe

Prawn recipes

Easy prawn laksa

Laksa is a spicy paste made from garlic, lemongrass, chilli...

Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe

Quick prawn laksa

Enjoy a taste of the exotic with this delightfully quick...

Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe

Chicken curry recipes

Nyonya-style chicken and coconut curry laksa

”The key component is the spicy laksa paste, which is...

Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe

Healthy chicken recipes

Chicken and prawn laksa with noodles

Chicken, prawn and noodle laksa is a Malay-inspired recipe which...

Subscribe to our magazine

Food stories, skills and tested recipes, straight to your door... Enjoy 5 issues for just £5 with our special introductory offer.

Subscribe

Unleash your inner chef

Looking for inspiration? Receive the latest recipes with our newsletter

We treat your data with care. See our privacy policy. By signing up, you are agreeing to delicious.’ terms and conditions. Unsubscribe at any time.