SHRIMP LAKSA

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spicy goodness

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seafood

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

FOR THE LAKSA PASTE
8 stalk(s) cilantro with leaves
4 clove garlic
1 fresh red chili seeded
1 stalk(s) lemongrass center part only
1 inch piece ginger peeled
2 Tbsp shrimp paste
peanut oil
SOUP
20 raw shrimp peeled and deveined
2 c fish stock
2 c coconut milk
1/4 c brown sugar
2 tsp each fish sauce and lime juice
4 oz rice noodles
1 c bean sprouts
fresh cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. For the Laksa paste Place all ingredients except peanut oil in a food processor. While it is processing drizzle in a little peanut oil until a paste forms
  • 2. For the soup: To make the fish stock put the shrimp shells and heads in 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer until reduced to 2 cups. Strain out the shrimp shells.
  • 3. Heat 1 tsp oil in large saucepan. Add the Laksa paste and stir fry until fragrant. Stir the fish stock, coconut milk, fish sauce ,brown sugar and lime juice. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 4. Meanwhile make the rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Add the shrimp and bean sprouts to the soup. Cook about 3 minutes. until shrimp turns pink. Add noodles to bowls, Ladle the soup over the noodles and garnish with cilantro.

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