How to make a spicy prawn laksa

Spicy prawn laska
Serves 4
Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
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.
Recipe from verylazy.com/recipes
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