Recipes
LAKSA
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1 packet of Chilli Brand Laksa Rice Vermicelli (400g) | |||
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20 prawns | 1.5L water | ||
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15 shallots | 10 candlenuts | 1 tbs belacan | |
6 garlic cloves | 3 lemongrass stalks, white tender stems only | 2 tbs coriander seeds | |
10-15 dried red chilies, deseeded, soaked till soft | 1 thumb-length piece turmeric | 4 tbs haebee, soaked till soft and drained | |
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600ml coconut milk | 1 tbs salt | 2 tbs palm sugar | |
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Beansprouts (optional) | Beansprouts (optional) | Cooked, shelled prawns | |
Taupok (optional) | Hardboiled eggs (optional) |

Method :
- Prepare the prawn stock: Shell the prawns and saute with oil until bright orange. Add the water and simmer for 1 hour. Strain.
- Prepare the rempah: Wrap belacan in a small piece of foil, and toast on a pan or in the oven until aromatic. Toast coriander seeds, grind to a fine powder in a coffee grinder. Do the same with the haebee. Blend belacan, coriander seeds, haebee, shallots, garlic, chilies, candlenuts, lemongrass, and turmeric with sufficient oil to facilitate blending.
- Heat rempah in oil until it deepens in shade and smells fragrant. Add the prawn stock, coconut milk, salt, and sugar.
- Soak Chilli Brand Laksa Rice Vermicelli in room temperature water for 15 – 20 minutes until loosened, then blanch in hot water for 15 minutes or until soft and ready to eat. Serve with laksa and desired toppings.
* By: Chef Pamelia Chia