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Johor Laksa

Johor Laksa

Halal

The only laksa in Malaysia served with spaghetti instead of rice noodles — a quirk traced to Western influence in the Johorean royal court. The broth is a thick, concentrated blend of minced fish, coconut milk, and kerisik (toasted coconut paste), topped with a riot of fresh raw herbs, cucumber, and onion.

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Difficulty

hard

Prep Time

1.5 hours

Ingredients

  • spaghetti
  • mackerel
  • coconut milk
  • kerisik (toasted coconut paste)
  • curry powder
  • onion
  • cucumber
  • Vietnamese coriander
  • mint
  • torch ginger flower

Variations

  • laksa Johor traditional
  • laksa Johor moden

Did You Know

Johor Laksa is the only laksa that uses spaghetti — an anomaly believed to result from the Johorean royal family's historical ties with European courts. Despite the Italian noodle, every other element is quintessentially Malay.

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Nutrition Facts

1 bowl (450g)

Calories
520kcal
26%
Protein
24g48%
Carbohydrates
60g20%
Fat
20g31%
Fiber
3g12%
Sodium
840mg37%

% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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