Laksa king prawn noodles — a fragrant, coconutty curry broth with rice noodles, prawns and fresh coriander, brightened with lime. A quick, comforting bowl of warmth.
This laksa-style king prawn noodle bowl is a fragrant, fiery treat — rice noodles and juicy prawns in a creamy, spicy coconut broth, brightened with lime and coriander. It's a quick, comforting one-bowl meal that tastes wonderfully complex for the effort. Slurpable, warming and seriously satisfying.
Prep 10 min
Cook 20 min
Total 30 min
Easy
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 finely sliced Red Chilli
- 2 ½ tbsp Thai Red Curry Paste
- 1 Vegetable Stock Cube
- 400ml can Coconut Milk
- 2 tsp Fish Sauce
- 100g Rice Noodles
- 2 juice of 1, the other halved Lime
- 150g King Prawns
- ½ small pack Coriander
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Preparation
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and add the chilli. Cook for 1 minute, then add the curry paste, stir, and cook for 1 minute more. Dissolve the stock cube in 700ml boiling water, 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 3–4 minutes until softening. Squeeze in the lime juice, add the prawns, and cook through until warm, about 2–3 minutes. Scatter over some coriander.
- Serve in bowls with the remaining coriander and lime wedges on top for squeezing over.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Fry the curry paste briefly first to deepen and bloom its flavour.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a rich, silky broth.
- Add the prawns near the end so they stay plump and tender.
- Finish with plenty of lime juice and fresh coriander to lift the richness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — use less curry paste and skip the fresh chilli. You can always add more heat at the table with chilli or sriracha.
Absolutely — chicken, tofu or a mix of vegetables all work. Adjust the cooking time so each is properly cooked.
Rice noodles are traditional and soak up the broth beautifully. Egg noodles or vermicelli also work.
Yes — make the coconut broth ahead and reheat, then add the noodles and prawns just before serving so they don't overcook.
