Microwave prawn laksa noodle soup
Tuck into a bowl of soothing and comforting prawn laksa noodle soup. A simple dish, it takes just 15 minutes to make and is packed with flavour.
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Ingredients
- 2vermicelli noodle nests
- 400ml can light coconut milk
- 3tbsp laksa or Thai red curry paste
- 550ml vegetable stock
- 1red chilli finely sliced (deseeded if you like)
- 1garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1lime, juiced
- 1tsp smooth peanut butter
- 2tsp fish sauce
- 150g cooked prawns, peeled
- small handful of coriander, leaves picked, stems finely chopped
Instructions
Step 1
Tip the vermicelli noodles into a heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water and soak for 2 mins, then rinse and drain well. Put the coconut milk, laksa or curry paste, stock, chilli, garlic and lime juice in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a microwave-safe lid or plate and cook on high for 2-3 mins until boiling. Stir in the peanut butter, fish sauce, prawns and coriander stems.Step 2
Cover again and cook on high for 1 min until warmed through. Divide the noodles between two bowls, pour over the prawn broth, then sprinkle over the coriander leaves to serve.