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Sarawak Laksa Recipe (Malaysian Noodle Soup with Shrimp and Chicken)

Victoria Haneveer
Malaysian noodle soup with chicken and shrimp, known as Sarawak laksa.

Sarawak laksa is a Malaysian noodle soup from the state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. The broth is built from a distinctive laksa paste simmered with aromatics and coconut milk, then served with rice vermicelli, shredded chicken, prawns and fresh herbs. The broth is built by cooking laksa paste with dried shrimp and […]

Curry Laksa (Malaysian Curry Noodle Soup with Shrimp)

Victoria Haneveer
A bowl of prepared Malaysian curry laksa with coconut milk, noodles, cilantro, chilies and more

Curry laksa is a coconut-based noodle soup built around a chili paste, shrimp, aromatics and spices. The broth turns a deep orange-red once the paste cooks out, and it thickens slightly as it simmers with coconut milk. The paste needs a few minutes in oil before any liquid goes in. If you rush that step, […]