Penang Asam Laksa

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Penang Asam Laksa

Course: NoodlesCuisine: PenangDifficulty: 4/5

Asam Laksa is one of the most popular noodle dishes and is synonymous to the island of Penang. This flavorful, spicy, and tangy rice noodle soup is unique on its own and hits all the right notes. It is an all-time favourite amongst Penangites and a must-try for tourists visiting Penang. This video is perfect for those who missed Penang Asam Laksa and would like to try it to cook at home. Good news is it is not too difficult to make a good bowl of authentic Penang Asam Laksa. Try it and let me know if you enjoyed it.

Ingredients

  • 5 mackerel fish

  • 1 small can Sardin fish

  • 1.5ltr water

  • 3 pieces asam keping, peeled tamarind

  • 1 bunch daun kesom/daun laksa

  • laksa noodles

  • Spice Paste

  • 15 dried red chilies

  • 5 fresh red chilies

  • 8 small shallots

  • 1 inch galangal

  • 2 tablespoons belacan

  • 1 stalk lemongrass

  • Tamarind Juice

  • Tamarind, about golf ball size

  • 1/2 cup water

  • Seasonings

  • 2 teaspoon salt or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons sugar or to taste

  • Garnishing

  • 1 cucumber, julienned

  • 1 bunch mint leaves, use only the leaves

  • 1 bungan kantan/torch ginger flower, cut into small pieces

  • 1 red onion, sliced thinly

  • 1 lettuce, thinly cut

  • 1 red chili/3-4 bird’s eye chilies, cut into small slices

  • 1 small pineapple, cut into short strips

  • Condiment

  • Heh Ko/Shrimp Paste

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    Hi, I’m Kelly. I’m from Penang and I love to eat and cook delicious food. I love fusion food, often inspired by Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. Here I share my cooking recipes and videos which I hope will inspire you to unearth the inner chef in you. Follow me on Facebook/Instagram and subscribe to my YouTube channel for more cooking adventures. Let’s get cooking!