The Paste
2 dried chillies, rehydrated in warm water
3 stalks fresh lemon grass, tender parts only, finely chopped
2 fresh red chillies, chopped
2.5cm fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
1⁄2 tsp shrimp paste
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1⁄2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander
2 Tbs tamarind paste
The Laksa filling
1 tbls vegetable oil
3 cups chicken stock
400ml coconut milk
10ml fish sauce
500g prawns
1⁄2 cup fresh coriander sprigs
lime juice to taste
To serve
150g cooked rice noodles
3⁄4 cup fresh bean sprouts
Extra springs of fresh coriander, to garnish