Laksa is a spicy, Malaysian noodle soup, perfect on a chilly day – and when you need a quick lunch if you make clever use of a laksa paste base. It's always worth having a jar in the refrigerator, as it keeps very well. Thai red curry paste is a good replacement if you can't find it. Most of the other ingredients here are from the pantry too. You'll just need some fresh prawns and cilantro. You could even use chili flakes (one teaspoon) instead of the fresh red chili.

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