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Prawn and Noodles Laksa

Dinner
I'll be honest I didn't have a notion what laksa was until I googled it. Curiosity got the better of me and it has led to some experimentation and ultimately this recipe which tastes incredible.
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Calories537kcal
Carbs50g
Protein19g
Fats28g
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Performance Benefits

This recipe works great as a fuel up or recovery meal on days of intense physical activity, as It is full of energy and has a low fiber content.
Health Benefits

Carbohydrates are your body's main source of energy. They help fuel your brain, heart kidneys and central nervous system, to name a few.
Expert Tips

This recipe is a great meal prep option. Keep some extra portions in your fridge to reheat for a quick meal.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large sauscepan

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 1 thumb-sized piece Ginger (fresh)
  • ½ Red chilli (seeds removed and roughly chopped, optional)
  • ½ tbsp Turmeric
  • 1 tbsp Red Thai curry paste
  • 400 ml Coconut milk
  • 1 cube Chicken stock
  • 120 ml Water (hot and mixed with chicken stock)
  • 150 g Prawns
  • 4 Broccolini (quartered)
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 Lime (juice from 1 lime)
  • 300 g Rice noodles
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Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli and fry over low heat, stirring frequently. Add the red curry paste and turmeric and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk and chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 min. Add the broccolini, prawns, honey and lime juice and cook for a further 4 minutes, or until the prawns are cooked through.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook noodles for about 2-4 minutes until soft.
  • To serve: Divide noodles among three bowls, ladle over laksa and top with accompaniments or mix the noodles through the laksa, your call!

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 19gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 22.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.68gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.7gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 857mgPotassium: 583mgFiber: 3.7gSugar: 10.3gVitamin A: 47ugVitamin C: 34.9mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2.6mg
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