How To Make these 3 Fancy School Holiday Singaporean-inspired Recipes!

laksa paste

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: curry paste

Homemade blends can be healthier and more customizable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami without fish allergens.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in laksa paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add cooked rice, breaking up clumps, and mix thoroughly with the paste.

Pour in coconut milk and stir until evenly combined, cooking for 3-4 minutes.

Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

In a separate pan, scramble the egg until just set, then fold into the rice mixture.

Stir in bean sprouts, chopped green onions, and fish sauce, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.

Garnish with fresh coriander and sliced chili before serving.

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