20-Min Coconut Laksa with Prawns
Silky coconut curry broth loaded with tender prawns, noodles, and fresh herbs — ready in under 20 minutes using a laksa paste shortcut. One pot, restaurant-level flavor.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp laksa paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups fish stock or water
- 1 lb large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz fresh ramen noodles or egg noodles
- 4 heads bok choy, halved
- 1 whole lime
- ½ cup fresh cilantro and Thai basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Stir in laksa paste until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Pour in coconut milk and fish stock, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer, then add prawns.
- 3
Cook prawns until opaque and firm, 3–4 minutes. Do not overcook or they'll turn rubbery.
- 4
Add noodles and bok choy. Simmer until noodles are tender and greens are wilted, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Squeeze lime juice into the pot. Taste and adjust salt or heat with extra laksa paste if needed.
- 6
Ladle into bowls and top generously with fresh cilantro and Thai basil.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (3-quart or larger)
- wooden spoon
- ladle
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