Fragrant Prawn and Coconut Laksa

Name: Thermomix recipe: Fragrant Prawn and Coconut Laksa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic; 1 red chilli; 60 Grams galangal, peeled; 60 Grams fresh ginger peeled; 40 Grams fresh turmeric peeled or 2 tsp dried; 40 Grams shrimp paste; 40 Grams tamarind puree; 2 Tablespoons dried shrimp (optional); 2 brown onion small, halved; 20 Grams Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO); 500 Grams water; 2 Tablespoons Chicken Stock Powder; 400ml Tins coconut cream or make your own; A few curry leaves; 40 Grams coconut sugar; 500 Grams prawns, fresh or frozen (but thawed); pink salt flakes to taste; Fresh Rice Noodles or purchased prepared as per packet directions; Spring onions, sliced, bean sprouts, coriander leaves, red chilli, sliced; Lime wedges

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Serves 4-6 Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Rated: Print

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A fragrant, creamy Malaysian-inspired noodle soup loaded with juicy prawns, silky noodles and layers of spicy, aromatic flavour.

I’ve just returned from another delicious foodie adventure in Malaysia, gathering inspiration (and doing some very serious eating!) as we prepare for our Malaysia Foodie Trip in 2027. And naturally, I couldn’t come home without recreating one of my favourite Malaysian bowls: curry laksa. This is rich, fragrant, creamy and wonderfully spicy, with plump prawns nestled into a coconut curry broth and plenty of noodles ready to soak up every delicious drop. It is a little taste of Malaysia in a bowl — and a delicious preview of what’s to come. Who’s coming with me to Malaysia in 2027?

Bibs required...you don’t want that colour all over your silk blouse...on second thoughts, just eat when naked. Much easier clean up.

Serving suggestions

Rice noodles, vermicelli or Hokkien noodles

Fresh bean sprouts for crunch

Thinly sliced cucumber

Fresh coriander or Thai basil

Crispy fried shallots

Sliced spring onions

Fresh red chilli or chilli flakes

Lime wedges for squeezing over the top

Soft-boiled eggs or halved jammy eggs

Fried tofu puffs to soak up the laksa broth

Shredded chicken alongside the prawns for a more substantial bowl

Crispy wonton strips or prawn crackers for texture

A drizzle of chilli oil for extra heat

Sambal on the side for those who like it fiery

A cold Asian lager or sparkling water with lime to balance the spice

Need

Laksa
4 cloves garlic
1 red chilli
60 Grams galangal, peeled
60 Grams fresh ginger peeled
40 Grams fresh turmeric peeled or 2 tsp dried
40 Grams shrimp paste
40 Grams tamarind puree
2 Tablespoons dried shrimp (optional)
2 brown onion small, halved
20 Grams Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) BUY
500 Grams water
2 Tablespoons Chicken Stock Powder Recipe
400ml Tins coconut cream or make your own Recipe
A few curry leaves
40 Grams coconut sugar
500 Grams prawns, fresh or frozen (but thawed)
pink salt flakes to taste BUY
The Rest
Fresh Rice Noodles or purchased prepared as per packet directions Recipe
Spring onions, sliced, bean sprouts, coriander leaves, red chilli, sliced
Lime wedges

Do

1: Place garlic, chilli, galangal, ginger, turmeric, shrimp paste, shrimps, tamarind, onion and oil into Thermomix bowl and blend 5 sec/speed 5. Scrape down sides of bowl and repeat.
2: Sauté 8 min/Varoma/speed 2.
3: Add water, Chicken Stock Powder, coconut cream, curry leaves and sugar and cook 10 min/100°C/speed 1.
4: Add prawns and cook 5 min/100°C/Reverse/speed 1.
5: Taste and adjust seasoning.
6: Serve ladled over noodles, and all other accompaniments, topped with a lime wedge.

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