Microwave prawn laksa noodle soup

Tuck into a bowl of soothing and comforting prawn laksa noodle soup. A simple dish, it takes just 15 minutes to make and is packed with flavour.

Recipe details

Cooking-time	Prep:5 mins Cook:10 mins
Serving	Easy

Ingredients

1. 2 vermicelli noodle nests
2. 400ml can light coconut milk
3. 3 tbsp laksa or Thai red curry paste
4. 550ml vegetable stock
5. 1 red chilli finely sliced (deseeded if you like)
6. 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
7. 1 lime, juiced
8. 1 tsp smooth peanut butter
9. 2 tsp fish sauce
10. 150g cooked prawns, peeled
11. small handful of coriander, leaves picked, stems finely chopped

Directions

Step 1

Tip the vermicelli noodles into a heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water and soak for 2 mins, then rinse and drain well. Put the coconut milk, laksa or curry paste, stock, chilli, garlic and lime juice in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a microwave-safe lid or plate and cook on high for 2-3 mins until boiling. Stir in the peanut butter, fish sauce, prawns and coriander stems.

Step 2

Cover again and cook on high for 1 min until warmed through. Divide the noodles between two bowls, pour over the prawn broth, then sprinkle over the coriander leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts

kcal :	506
fat :	24g
saturates :	13g
carbs :	49g
sugars :	0g
fibre :	6g
protein :	21g
salt :	4g