**Laksa-Flavoured Prawns/Shrimp and Hokkien Noodles: A Culinary Journey to Southeast Asia**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our delectable laksa-flavoured prawns/shrimp and Hokkien noodles, a symphony of Southeast Asian flavors that will ignite your taste buds. Dive into the vibrant world of Malaysian cuisine with this classic dish, where aromatic laksa paste, rich coconut milk, and succulent prawns/shrimp dance harmoniously atop springy Hokkien noodles. Experience the perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and creamy in every delightful bite. As a bonus, we've included a vegetarian version of the laksa paste and a simplified version of the dish for those short on time. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a culinary novice, these recipes will guide you effortlessly towards a delectable Southeast Asian feast.
LAKSA
Laksa is spicy, fragrant noodle soup found across Southeast Asia. Our recipe doesn't shy away from strong, authentic flavors while also being easy to make.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Noodle Soup
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper (we used white pepper, but you can also use black pepper), and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- While the chicken is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large saucepan or medium pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Add the minced lemongrass and chilies, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the laksa paste and brown sugar. Fry for another 3 minutes, letting all the flavors meld together. Add the chicken stock, coconut milk, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil. Add the soy puffs, cover, and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, rinse the noodles in warm water (for cooked hokkien noodles or rice vermicelli) or prepare according to package instructions (for fresh or dried wheat noodles). Distribute among four large noodle soup bowls.
- Shred the cooked chicken and skin and distribute among the bowls. Pour any juices from the roasting pan into the broth. (You can even use a little bit of warm water to scrape any lingering tasty bits off the parchment paper).
- Season the broth with lime juice and more fish sauce to taste, until your broth has reached your desired levels of saltiness/sourness. If you would rather not use fish sauce as your salting agent (it can be quite pungent to some palates), season with salt instead.
- Meanwhile, toss the thinly sliced shallots in flour until they're lightly coated. In a cast iron pan, heat an additional 2 tablespoons oil. Fry the shallots until crispy and set aside.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and sear them in the same oil you used to cook the shallots, just until they're cooked through.
- To assemble the laksa, pour the broth over the noodles and chicken, and add a couple pieces of soy puff to each. Top with the cooked shrimp, bean sprouts, cilantro, and fried shallots. Serve with extra lime wedges, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 979 kcal, Carbohydrate 86 g, Protein 53 g, Fat 59 g, SaturatedFat 35 g, Cholesterol 156 mg, Sodium 921 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LAKSA FLAVOURED PRAWNS/SHRIMP AND HOKKIEN NOODLES
Came across a file pre ZAAR/Food.com days with some recipes I had Photostatted obviously to try or had tried - this one we tried in March 2005 and I had commented "Very Nice Indeed", so I am now saving it here. All I know is that it is page 16 of a cookbook, don't know which one though. Times and servings sizes are estimated.
Provided by ImPat
Categories Malaysian
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rinse noodles under hot water; drain and then transfer to a large bowl and separate noodles with fork.
- shell and devein praws, leaving tails intact (I remove tails my preference).
- Heat oil in wok; stir fry prawns, white onion, garlic and ginger in batches, until prawns are changed in colour.
- Stir fry Laksa paste in same wok until fragrant and hot.
- Return prawn mixture to wok with cream, stock, sprouts, juice and noodles and stir fry, tossing until sauce boils
- Serve Laksa sprinkled with coriander and green onions.
CLASSIC SHRIMP LAKSA WITH RICE NOODLES
Steps:
- Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add the Laksa Curry Paste and cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, lime juice and coconut milk and stir well. Bring to a simmer, and then reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles until al dente, about 3 minutes, and then drain and rinse under cold water to refresh. Add 3/4 cup of the bean sprouts to the shrimp mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and cayenne pepper. To serve, divide the noodles between 2 large, shallow bowls and ladle the shrimp and broth over each. Garnish with clusters of cilantro and basil, sprinkle the remaining sprouts over the top and serve immediately.
- Combine the coconut milk, shrimp paste, oil, brown sugar, coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, chili powder, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, onions and chiles in a food processor or blender and whiz into a smooth paste. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Yield: about 2 cups.
MALAYSIAN LAKSA
Laksa is a Malaysian soup made from laksa flavour spicy curry, coconut cream, noodles, prawns/shrimp, chicken and lots of fresh toppings. This recipe is considered to be a cheat version because it uses laksa paste, however the results are still very yummy. You can vary the ingredients in the soup to your own taste. I had trouble finding fish balls and fried tofu puffs in my region so I replace the balls with extra green prawns/shrimp and fried my own tofu (I cut them into 1 cm by 1 cm cubes). This recipe is from SBS's Food Safari and is made by Aryan Mansor
Provided by Chef floWer
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Shell prawns/shrimp and reserve prawn/shrimp in one bowl and heads and shells in a separate bowl. Set aside for later use.
- Using a food process make 'Spice Paste' add shallots, garlic, ginger, chillies, dried prawns and water. Then blend until it forms a smooth paste. Set aside.
- In a large pot, add vegetable oil and heat. Once the oil is hot add prawns/shrimp shells and fry for about one minute or until they turn red. Remove from pan and discard. This will add prawn/shrimp flavour to the oil.
- To make the 'Laksa Broth' add 'Spice Paste' to prawn/shrimp flavoured oil and fry for a minute. Add laksa paste and simmer for about two minutes. Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and bring to boil,.
- Then add coconut cream, fish balls, fried tofu, sugar, fish sauce, salt and freshly squeezed lime juice. Bring to boil.
- Half fill a medium pot with water and bring to boil. Add rice vermicelli for a few minutes until they become soft then remove into separate serving bowls.
- Add egg noodles in boiling water for five minutes or until soft and transfer into the same bowls as rice vermicelli.
- In the same pot poach reserved prawn/shrimp meat until it's pink then transfer them into the same bowl as the rice vermicelli and egg noodles.
- Pour 'Laksa Broth' into the serving bowls (same bowls as the prawns/shrimp and noodles).
- Then top with shredded chicken, bean sprouts, spring onions, chilli, coriander, fried shallots and serve with lime wedge's.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1475.8, Fat 60.7, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 127, Sodium 1704, Carbohydrate 190, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 74.9, Protein 47.9
HOKKIEN NOODLE WITH SEARED PRAWNS
Somehow this dish is called Singapore Noodles everywhere around the world. But back home in Singapore, it is just called Hokkien Noodles. A tasty dry noodle.
Provided by KitchenManiac
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place noodles in bowl and cover with boiling water.
- Leave this to stand for 2 minutes, drain well.
- Heat oil in a wok over high heat.
- Add shallots, garlic and ginger and stir fry for 2 minutes, or till fragrant.
- Add eggs, and stir it up till it breaks up.
- Add Chinese broccoli or bok choy, oyster sauce, sliced pork and sweet chili sauce to wok and cook for 2 minutes.
- The egg should be coating all the ingredients in wok.
- Add noodles and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add bean sprouts.
- Pour chicken stock in, and stir well.
- Cover the wok, and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Place noodles on 4 warmed serving plate or bowl.
- Heat chilli oil in work over high heat.
- Add prawns to wok and cook for 5 minutes, or till they turn pink.
- To serve, place prawns on top of noodles, and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 220.5, Sodium 637.4, Carbohydrate 79.8, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 32.8
Tips:
- For a richer laksa flavor, use a combination of dried shrimp and fresh shrimp paste.
- If you don't have any laksa paste, you can make your own by blending together dried shrimp, shallots, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, turmeric, and chili peppers.
- To make the laksa broth, simmer the laksa paste in coconut milk and water until fragrant. Then, add your chosen protein and vegetables.
- For a more authentic laksa experience, serve the soup with a variety of toppings, such as hard-boiled eggs, tofu puffs, bean sprouts, and cilantro.
- If you're using fresh prawns, be sure to devein them before cooking.
- You can use any type of noodles you like for this dish, but Hokkien noodles are a classic choice.
- To make the noodles, simply cook them according to the package directions.
Conclusion:
Laksa flavoured prawns/shrimp and Hokkien noodles is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. With its rich and spicy broth, tender prawns, and chewy noodles, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give this laksa flavoured prawns/shrimp and Hokkien noodles a try. You won't be disappointed!
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