LAKSA PERLIS

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Introduction and history

Laksa is a very popular dish among Malaysians, and one of its variations is Laksa Perlis. In fact, the name of the laksa dish is usually associated with the state it originates from. For example, Laksa Johor from Johor, Laksa Sarawak from Sarawak, Laksa Penang from Penang, and Laksa Kedah from Kedah. Although it may appear to be the same dish, there are differences, such as the ingredients used, the thickness and spiciness of the gravy, as well as the type and base ingredients of the laksa noodles.

The gravy for Laksa Perlis is relatively thick because all the ingredients, such as mackerel, sardines, torch ginger flower, and Vietnamese coriander, are blended together until fine and well combined. The amount of fish used is also more compared to laksa from other states, which is why its gravy is light-colored and not reddish (from chili) like Laksa Kedah. Laksa Perlis also does not use coconut milk, unlike Laksa Sarawak. It uses laksa noodles made from rice flour, homemade, unlike Laksa Johor, which uses spaghetti noodles.

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Equipment/ Ingredients

   Laksa

·       Fish

·       Tamarind slices

·       Galangal

·       Dried chilies

·       Red chilies

·       Shallots

·       Garlic

·       Shrimp paste

·       Torch ginger flower

·       Vietnamese coriander

·       Cucumber

·       Egg

·       Pineapple


Method / Preparation Method / Presentation Method

Instructions:

 Boil the fish with Gherek sugar, salt, tamarind slices, and galangal until cooked. Let it cool and flake the fish meat. Separate the meat from the bones. Blend all the fish meat using the fish broth and pour it into a pot. Then, blend the fish bones and strain the essence into the pot containing the fish meat.

Next, blend dried chilies, red chilies, shallots, garlic, and shrimp paste until smooth. Add this to the pot. Simmer the mixture over medium heat. Add more water if it is too thick.

Take the tamarind slices and galangal used to boil the fish earlier and add them to the pot with the fish gravy. Also, add lemongrass, torch ginger flower, and Vietnamese coriander. Season with salt, sugar, and MSG to taste. Cook until it boils.


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Informant/Figure/Editor/Researcher

State JKKN Contact Information

Siti Rohayu binti Muhamad

Cultural Officer

Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Perlis
Kompleks JKKN Perlis Persiaran Wawasan Kangar 01000 Kangar PERLIS

019-504 0015

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