Laksa King Prawn Noodles
Red chilli, thai red curry paste and fish sauce come together in this Malaysian seafood — 70 minutes, 9 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 9 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for saucepan and pan. At medium difficulty across 9 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's pescatarian — fish but no meat.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and add the chilli.
- Cook for 1 min, then add the curry paste, stir and cook for 1 min more.
- Dissolve the stock cube in a large jug in 700ml boiling water, then pour into the pan and stir to combine.
- Tip in the coconut milk and bring to the boil.
- Add the fish sauce and a little seasoning.
- Toss in the noodles and cook for a further 3-4 mins until softening.
- Squeeze in the lime juice, add the prawns and cook through until warm, about 2-3 mins.
- Scatter over some of the coriander.
- Serve in bowls with the remaining coriander and lime wedges on top for squeezing over.
You'll use: Saucepan · Pan
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Ingredient substitutions
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
- Fish Sauce
- soy sauce + a pinch of salt
- Lime
- lemon
What to serve with Laksa King Prawn Noodles
- Apam balik Dessert
- Ayam Percik Chicken
- Roti john Beef
- Beef Rendang Beef
Tips & common questions
How long does Laksa King Prawn Noodles take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 9 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of milk?
Try any unsweetened plant milk. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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