The World in Noodle Dishes

Laksa

If you are feeling under the weather, then there is probably no better noodle dish to perk you up than the humble laksa. Eaten mainly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, this noodle soup is made with egg or vermicelli rice noodles.

What makes laksa different from many other noodles soups in Asia is the addition of copious amounts of coconut milk and curry sauce, which gives it a silky consistency and a slightly sweet hit. Laksa can come in many forms, but it is often served topped with seafood, like shrimp or clams.

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