laksa
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Laksa (Jawi: ; Chinese: 叻沙) is a spicy noodle dish popular in Southeast Asia. Laksa consists of various types of noodles, most commonly thick rice noodles, with toppings such as chicken, prawns or fish. Most variations of laksa are prepared with a rich and spicy coconut curry soup or a broth seasoned with a souring ingredient like tamarind or .
Key facts
- Food.name
- Laksa
- Food.image
- Nyonya Laksa.jpg
- Food.caption
- A typical serving of Peranakan-style laksa, with a coconut soup base
- Food.place_of_origin
- Maritime Southeast Asia
- Food.associated_cuisine
- Malaysia, Singapore,Indonesia
- Food.course
- Breakfast, lunch or dinner
- Food.type
- Noodle dish
- Food.served
- Hot
- Food.creator
- Peranakan Chinese
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- Katong laksa.jpg
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Article
15 sectionsContents
- Origin
- Ingredients
- Noodles
- Soup
- Regional variations
- Singapore
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Summary table
- Popularity
- Malaysian Tourism Board controversy
- See also
- References
- External links
- Recipes
Laksa (Jawi: ; Chinese: 叻沙) is a spicy noodle dish popular in Southeast Asia. Laksa consists of various types of noodles, most commonly thick rice noodles, with toppings such as chicken, prawns or fish. Most variations of laksa are prepared with a rich and spicy coconut curry soup or a broth seasoned with a souring ingredient like tamarind or .
Originating from Peranakan Chinese cuisine, laksa recipes are commonly served in Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia.