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Prawn and pumpkin laksa

  • Time to make: 30 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 5.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh coriander with roots
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 4 spring onions, finely chopped
    • 100g bottled laksa paste
    • 270ml can light coconut milk
    • 4 ½ cups water
    • 500g pumpkin, peeled, cut in 2cm cubes
    • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • 200g rice noodles
    • 20 medium prawns, peeled, deveined, or frozen prawns
    • 2 small red chillies, thinly sliced, to serve (optional)
    • lime wedges, to serve
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Wash coriander. Cut roots and stalk from coriander and finely chop. Remove leaves and place in a bowl. Cover and chill until needed.

    2 Heat oil in a large, deep saucepan over a medium heat. Add onions and coriander root. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in laksa paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add coconut milk and water. Bring to the boil.

    3 Add pumpkin. Return to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until pumpkin is tender. Stir in sugar and lime juice.

    4 Meanwhile, place noodles in a large bowl. Cover with boiling water and stand for 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain. Divide noodles among 4 bowls.

    5 Add prawns to soup. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through. Ladle soup over noodles. Top with coriander leaves and chilli (if using). Serve with lime.

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