Asam Laksa

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Asam Laksa
Asam Laksa
Yields:
10
serving(s)
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour
Cal/Serv:
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The moment this bowl lands in front of you, it already whispers bold. That deep, amber broth carries a tang that wakes up your senses before you even take a sip — bright tamarind, sharp and refreshing, like a citrusy breeze on a humid afternoon.

Then comes the first bite.

The noodles are soft yet springy, soaking up every drop of that sour-spicy fish broth. It’s rich from the mackerel, but never heavy — more like a comforting warmth that spreads slowly, wrapping around your taste buds. There’s a gentle heat that builds, not overwhelming, just enough to make you lean in for another spoonful.

And just when you think you understand the flavor, the toppings step in.

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Recipe Information

Ingredients

10

INGREDIENTS A

  • 500 g laksa noodles
  • water, as needed
  • 5 eggs, boiled and cut in half
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 lettuce, sliced
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 3 red chilies, sliced
  • 10 bird's eye chilies, sliced
  • 3 limes

INGREDIENTS B

  • 1 kg mackerel
  • 10 tamarind pods
  • 2 tbsp chili paste
  • 1 kantan flower bud
  • 10 kesum leaves
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, pounded
  • water, as needed
  • salt, to taste
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Directions

  1. Put the laksa and water (enough to submerge the laksa) into a pot and cover it.
  2. Set the button to 'PRESSURE'. Press Low Pressure for 10 minutes and 'ON'.
  3. When the pot beeps, set the button to 'STEAM' and release the pressure. When there is no more beeping, press 'OFF' and slowly open the pot lid.
  4. Put the noodles in a bowl of water and stir well. Drain.
  5. Put the fish, tamarind, salt, and enough water (enough to cover the fish) in the pot.
  6. Cover the pot and turn the knob to 'PRESSURE'. Press High Pressure for 20 minutes and 'ON'.
  7. When the pot beeps, turn the knob to Steam and release the pressure. If there is no hissing sound, press 'OFF' and slowly open the pot lid.
  8. Mash the fish and boiled water until crushed and strain into the pot.
  9. Add the ground chili, kantan flowers, kesum leaves, lemongrass, tamarind, water as needed, and salt.
  10. Press 'Stir Fry' and 'ON'. Cook until boiling.
  11. Press 'OFF'. Serve the laksa with the broth and all the Ingredients A.
  12. The Asam Laksa is now ready to eat.
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