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Slow Cooker Prawn Laksa

A slow cooker adaptation of the popular Malay Laksa which is just as good as the original. Make it your own, add a mix of your favorite seafood in addition to those prawns.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time12 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Malay
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 500 Grams Prawns
  • 500 Grams Fresh Egg Noodles
  • 1 Liter Clam Stock
  • 2 Cups Coconut Milk
  • 4 Tablespoons Laksa Paste
  • 1 Stalks Lemongrass
  • 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • 1 Piece Lime cut into wedges
  • 1 Bunch Vietnamese Coriander

Instructions

  • Shell prawns. Reserve shells and heads.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Roast prawn heads and shells.
  • Add laksa paste and roast for another minute.
  • Add in clam stock and bring to a boil.
  • Transfer to slow cooker and add coconut milk, lemongrass, and fish sauce.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Adjust cooker to high heat setting.
  • Add prawns and cook for 15-20 minutes.
  • Strain out prawn shells.
  • Blanch egg noodles in boiling water.
  • Serve broth and prawns over fresh egg noodles.
  • Top with fresh coriander leaves.
  • Serve with wedges of lime on the side.