20-Min Malaysian Prawn Noodle Soup
Deep, dark broth spiked with soy and aromatics, studded with sweet prawns and springy noodles. Ready in 20 minutes with a jarred paste shortcut and store-bought stock.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring stock to a boil in a large pot over high heat, ~4 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in shrimp paste, garlic, and ginger until fully dissolved, ~1 minute.
Step 3
Add dark soy sauce and scallion whites; stir to combine.
Step 4
Drop in hokkien noodles, breaking them gently into the broth as they soften, ~3 minutes.
Step 5
Add shrimp and simmer until they turn opaque and curl, ~2 minutes.
Step 6
Ladle into bowls and top with scallion greens. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (4-quart or larger)
- wooden spoon
- ladle
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