Prawn & coconut laksa

Dairy Free
Health score
21%
Prawn & coconut laksa
18 min.
1
952kcal

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If you're looking for a quick, flavorful escape to the vibrant streets of Southeast Asia, then this Prawn & Coconut Laksa is the perfect dish for you! In just 18 minutes, you can create a delightful bowl of comfort that brings together the rich, creamy goodness of coconut milk with the succulence of fresh prawns. This dish is not just a feast for the taste buds; it’s also entirely dairy-free, making it a suitable option for those with dietary restrictions.

The aroma of crushed garlic, zingy ginger, and fiery green chilli wafts through your kitchen as you cook, instantly transporting you to a bustling local market. Each bite offers a harmony of flavors, from the warmth of the spices to the zesty splash of lime juice that brightens up the dish. With tender egg noodles soaking up the delicious broth, this laksa serves as a satisfying main course, perfect for lunch or dinner, whether you're dining solo or impressing a guest.

So roll up your sleeves, grab your wok, and let your culinary journey begin! With just a few fresh ingredients and minimal preparation, you’ll uncover a bowl of sheer delight that’s sure to become a repeat favorite in your home.

Ingredients

  • tsp cooking oil 
  •  garlic clove crushed
  •  spring onion finely chopped
  • tsp ginger fresh finely chopped
  •  to 2 chilies slit green deseeded finely chopped
  • 0.5  juice of lime 
  • 100 shrimp raw
  • 165 ml coconut milk canned
  • 100 ml vegetable stock 
  • 100 extra wide egg noodles dried
  • serving cilantro leaves chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • wok

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan or wok. When hot, throw in the garlic, spring onion, ginger and green chilli. Cook on a medium heat for 3-4 mins, then squeeze in your lime juice.
  2. Stir in the prawns, then add in the coconut milk and stock. Simmer gently for 5 mins on a low heat until the prawns are pink.
  3. Meanwhile, cook your egg noodles in a pan of boiling water for 4 mins until soft.
  4. Drain, then tip into the laksa pan. Season to taste, then serve in a bowl, topped with coriander.

Nutrition Facts

Calories952kcal
Protein13.17%
Fat50.12%
Carbs36.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
198
Glycemic Load
31.03
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
30.788695376852%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.35mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:951.93kcal
47.6%
Fat:54.37g
83.64%
Saturated Fat:37.29g
233.06%
Carbohydrates:89.58g
29.86%
Net Carbohydrates:80.59g
29.31%
Sugar:10.45g
11.61%
Cholesterol:210mg
70%
Sodium:1162.57mg
50.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.15g
64.3%
Selenium:119.32µg
170.46%
Manganese:2.5mg
124.94%
Phosphorus:664.92mg
66.49%
Copper:0.96mg
47.82%
Magnesium:148.03mg
37.01%
Fiber:8.99g
35.94%
Vitamin K:32.68µg
31.12%
Iron:5.12mg
28.46%
Zinc:4.12mg
27.46%
Vitamin B3:5.29mg
26.43%
Potassium:877.03mg
25.06%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.45%
Vitamin E:3.63mg
24.2%
Vitamin B12:1.4µg
23.33%
Vitamin C:18.01mg
21.83%
Folate:84.55µg
21.14%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.73%
Vitamin B5:1.58mg
15.82%
Calcium:132.66mg
13.27%
Vitamin A:587.73IU
11.75%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.16%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.67%