Laksa
Spicy noodle dish from Southeast Asia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Laksa (disambiguation).
Laksa is a spicy noodle dish popular in Southeast Asia.[2][3] 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 asam (tamarind or gelugur).
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Type | Noodle dish |
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Course | Breakfast, lunch or dinner |
Place of origin | Maritime Southeast Asia |
Associated cuisine | Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore |
Created by | Peranakan Chinese[1] |
Serving temperature | Hot |
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Originating from Peranakan Chinese cuisine,[1] laksa recipes are commonly served in Singapore,[4] Indonesia,[5] and Malaysia.[6] It is very similar to khao soi of Thailand.