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Penang Asam Laksa

A recipe from Malaysia.

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Penang Asam Laksa

Nutrition (per serving)

520Calories
30 gProtein
45 gCarbs
20 gFat
10 gSugar
1800 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • 200g Rice noodles
  • 2 pieces Fish cakes
  • 1 cup Shrimp
  • 1/2 cup Pork belly
  • 2 tbsp Tamarind paste
  • 2 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Chili paste
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Rice vinegar

Method

  1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add fish cakes and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  4. Add shrimp and cook until pink and fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add pork belly and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add tamarind paste, fish sauce, lime juice, chili paste, sugar, and rice vinegar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
  7. Add cooked noodles to the saucepan and toss to combine.
  8. Serve the Penang Asam Laksa hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and a side of sambal chili paste.

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