Microwave prawn laksa noodle soup

• vermicelli noodle nests↗2
• can light coconut milk↗400ml ml
• laksa or Thai red curry paste3 tbsp tbsp
• vegetable stock↗550ml ml
• red chilli↗1

  finely sliced (deseeded if you like)

• garlic clove↗1

  finely chopped

• lime↗1

  juiced

• smooth peanut butter↗1 tsp tsp
• fish sauce↗2 tsp tsp
• cooked prawns↗150g g

  peeled

• small handful of coriander

  leaves picked, stems finely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Tip the vermicelli noodles into a heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water and soak for 2 mins, then rinse and drain well. Put the coconut milk, laksa or curry paste, stock, chilli, garlic and lime juice in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a microwave-safe lid or plate and cook on high for 2-3 mins until boiling. Stir in the peanut butter, fish sauce, prawns and coriander stems.

2. 2

   Cover again and cook on high for 1 min until warmed through. Divide the noodles between two bowls, pour over the prawn broth, then sprinkle over the coriander leaves to serve.