Lahad Datu Prawn Noodles

Lahad Datu Prawn Noodles is a popular dish in Sabahan Cuisine, known for its rich and flavorful broth and succulent prawns.

Lahad Datu Prawn Noodles

Ingredients

  • 500g fresh prawns, cleaned and deveined
  • 400g yellow noodles
  • 1 liter prawn stock
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved
  • Chopped spring onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat some oil in a pot and sauté the garlic and shallots until fragrant.
  2. Add the chili paste and stir-fry for a minute.
  3. Pour in the prawn stock and bring to a boil.
  4. Season with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and salt.
  5. Add the prawns and cook until they turn pink.
  6. Blanch the yellow noodles in boiling water, then divide them into serving bowls.
  7. Ladle the prawn broth and prawns over the noodles.
  8. Garnish with hard-boiled eggs and chopped spring onions.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Pot Ladle Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stove Strainer

Serving suggestions

Serve the Lahad Datu Prawn Noodles hot with a side of sambal belacan for an extra kick.

Tips & tricks

For a richer broth, you can add prawn heads and shells to the stock for extra flavor.

Cost

$20