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Singapore Laksa

Cultural Context

Laksa is a popular dish in Singapore, known for its spicy and aromatic flavors. It reflects the cultural fusion of Malay and Chinese cuisines, often enjoyed as a hearty meal. Variations exist across Southeast Asia, with each region adding its unique twist.

SingaporeanSGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
100ml Dried Chilli Paste or 10 Dried Chillies, soaked in boiling water
5 Red Chillies
1 medium Onion or 2-3 shallots
2-3 Garlic Cloves
4 Candlenuts
20g or 1 tbsp Ginger
20g or 1 tbsp Galangal
20g or 1 tbsp Fresh Turmeric or 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
2 Lemongrass Stalks, inner white core
20g or 1 tbsp Belachan or Fermented Dried Shrimp Paste
30g or 1 tbsp Dried Shrimps
1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
300g Prawn heads and shells
1 litre Water
1 litre Prawn Broth
300ml Coconut Milk
2 tbsps Fish Sauce
1 tbsp Brown Sugar
Fried Tofu Puffs or Taopok
Laksa Leaves/Vietnamese Coriander Leaves/Daun Kesum (optional)
Thick Vermicelli / Laksa Rice Noodles / Bee Tai Mak
12 Prawns
Fishcakes, sliced
Beansprouts
Veggies
Boiled Eggs
100ml Dried Chilli Paste
2-3 Shallots
2-3 Garlic
2 tbsps Belachan
2 tbsps Dried Shrimps
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Tamarind Paste

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is more budget-friendly.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, and canned tuna is often cheaper.

1

Make easy prawn stock using prawn heads and shells and water.

2

Prepare the inner white core of lemongrass.

3

Prepare dried shrimps.

4

Make the laksa spice base paste using the listed ingredients.

5

Cook the Laksa Gravy by combining the prawn broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar.

6

Prepare the noodle bits and bobs to serve with laksa.

Cooking Techniques

boilingstir-frying

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freeegg-freenut-free

Allergens

shellfishsoy

Also Known As

Laksa LemakCurry Laksa

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