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Laksa

Name: Laksa
Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients: 200 grams rice noodles; 400 ml coconut milk; 3 tablespoons laksa paste (lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, chili); 150 grams prawns; 100 grams tofu puffs; 100 grams bean sprouts; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; a handful fresh coriander

Laksa is a spicy noodle soup characterized by its rich, fragrant broth made from coconut milk and spices, often garnished with herbs and seafood or chicken. It is a beloved dish in Malaysian cuisine, reflecting the country's diverse cultural influences and coastal heritage.

9 ingredients

spicycreamyaromaticsavoryslightly tangy

Culinary DNA Preview

Malaysian70%

Chinese30%

Ingredients

rice noodles
200 grams
coconut milk
400 ml
laksa paste (lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, chili)
3 tablespoons
prawns
150 grams
tofu puffs
100 grams
bean sprouts
100 grams
fish sauce
2 tablespoons
lime juice
1 tablespoon
fresh coriander
a handful

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Laksa originated from the Peranakan culture, blending Chinese noodle traditions with Malay spices and ingredients, symbolizing the fusion of communities in the Straits Settlements.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Malaysian70%

ingredients+techniques

Chinese30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

sautéing simmering blanching blending

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