Laksa (Laksa)
Also known as
- Asam Laksa — regional variant using tamarind-based broth
Ingredients
rice noodles, shrimp, bean sprouts, coconut milk, tofu puffs, fish cake, hard-boiled egg, laksa leaves, chili, shallot, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, turmeric
Commonly hidden ingredients
fish sauce, dried shrimp, shrimp paste, chicken broth, candlenuts
Preparation note
The broth is almost always made with fish or shrimp paste (belacan).
Sources & references
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