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Creamy Singaporean Laksa with Shrimp and Coconut Milk

Name: Creamy Singaporean Laksa with Shrimp and Coconut Milk
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dried shrimp, soaked and drained; 4 shallots, peeled; 2 cloves garlic; 1 stalk lemongrass, white part only; 2 red chilies, deseeded for less heat; 1-inch piece galangal or ginger, peeled; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 cups coconut milk; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 250g rice noodles, soaked in warm water for 20 mins; 300g shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon lime juice; Bean sprouts, rinsed; Fresh cilantro leaves; Sliced red chili; Lime wedges

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Singapore with this creamy laksa, loaded with plump shrimp and aromatic coconut milk.

4.9(271 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 11, 2025

Creamy Singaporean Laksa with Shrimp and Coconut Milk — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Laksa Paste

For the Laksa Broth

For the Noodle and Shrimp

Toppings and Garnishments

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 575 kcal
Protein: 22.13 g
Carbs: 61.5 g
Fat: 27.58 g
Fiber: 1.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2301 kcal
Protein: 88.5 g
Carbs: 246 g
Fat: 110.3 g
Fiber: 6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 tablespoons dried shrimp, soaked and drained	70	12	1	1	0
4 shallots, peeled	24	0.6	5.6	0	0.8
2 cloves garlic	8	0.3	1.8	0	0.1
1 stalk lemongrass, white part only	5	0.1	1.2	0	0.2
2 red chilies, deseeded for less heat	10	0.4	2	0.1	0.8
1-inch piece galangal or ginger, peeled	6	0.1	1.4	0	0.3
1 tablespoon vegetable oil	120	0	0	14	0
4 cups chicken stock	40	6	0	2	0
2 cups coconut milk	800	8	16	88	0
2 tablespoons fish sauce	15	3	1	0	0
1 tablespoon sugar	49	0	12.6	0	0
250g rice noodles, soaked in warm water for 20 mins	890	8	200	1	2
300g shrimp, peeled and deveined	240	48	0	4	0
1 tablespoon lime juice	4	0.1	1.3	0	0.1
Bean sprouts, rinsed	15	1.8	2.9	0.2	1.2
Fresh cilantro leaves	1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1
Sliced red chili	2	0.1	0.4	0	0.2
Lime wedges	2	0	0.7	0	0.2

These estimates are approximate and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Laksa Paste

1
Combine ingredients
Combine dried shrimp, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, chilies, and galangal in a food processor.
Tip: Ensure the galangal is finely minced before blending to avoid a gritty texture.
2
Blend into a paste
Blend into a smooth paste, adding a little water if needed.
Tip: Toast the dried shrimp lightly in a pan for extra depth of flavor.
3
Set aside
Set aside the paste for the broth.

Preparing the Noodles and Shrimp

1
Drain the noodles
Drain the soaked noodles and set aside.
2
Season the shrimp
Season shrimp with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
3
Marinate
Allow to marinate until ready to use.

How to Make Creamy Singaporean Laksa with Shrimp and Coconut Milk

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Sauté the Paste
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté the laksa paste until fragrant.
2
Simmer the Broth
Add chicken stock, coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3
Cook Noodles and Shrimp
Add the shrimp and noodles to the simmering broth in the last 5 minutes.