Asam Laksa (Penang Laksa)
HalalPenang's famous sour and spicy fish-based noodle soup made with mackerel, tamarind, torch ginger flower, mint, and thick rice noodles. Tangy, fishy, and utterly addictive.
Difficulty
hard
Prep Time
1.5 hours
Ingredients
- mackerel
- thick rice noodles
- tamarind
- torch ginger flower
- mint leaves
- onion
- lemongrass
- chili paste
- shrimp paste
- pineapple
Variations
- asam laksa Penang
- asam laksa Kedah
- asam laksa utara
Did You Know
CNN ranked Penang asam laksa as the 7th most delicious food in the world. The hae ko (prawn paste) drizzled on top is essential — locals say laksa without hae ko is incomplete.
Nutrition Facts
1 bowl (500g)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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