1 tsp Very Lazy ginger (or 1 small thumb, chopped) 1 tsp Very Lazy garlic (or 1 clove, chopped) 1 tsp Very Lazy red chilli (or 1 red chilli, chopped) 1 tsp lemongrass (or 1 stick, chopped) Splash of oil, for frying 20 raw prawns, shelled 400ml coconut milk 2 tbsp fish sauce Juice 1 lime 100g beansprouts
Mix together the garlic, ginger, chillies and lemongrass.
Heat a splash of oil in a large pan or wok and fry the prawns and spice paste for 2 mins. Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice and beansprouts, and gently simmer for 5 mins.
Serve the laksa, spooned over rice or noodles garnished with strips of cucumber, fresh coriander and chopped salted peanuts.
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