Laksa is traditionally a popular spicy noodle soup found in many Asian regions, especially Malaysia and Singapore. There is no one specific way to make Laksa, for it has been altered over hundreds of years, and each culture – and even person – has a unique signature recipe.
There are many different varieties, like curry laksa or Assam laksa with tamarind. Laksa is particularly popular at the street vendor food stands of Singapore and is perfect for a midday snack or dinner.
Most recipes include some kind of protein such as chicken or shrimp and some kind of noodle like vermicelli, or wheat or rice noodles, either thick or thin. The most important components of the laksa are the broth and the spice paste.