Laksa in Indonesian means sepuluh ribu, or "10 thousand", a reference to the many strands of the fine white vermicelli noodles in the dish. The name is believed to be of Sanskrit origin, with a particular link to Indonesia and possible roots in the ancient Majapahit era. However, others believe it is of Chinese origin, the dish having been brought in by immigrants and adapted to local tastebuds. The ingredients in variant types of laksa point to obvious Peranakan influences, although the use of mint leaves and the sour flavour suggest Thai influences.
Laksa in Indonesian means sepuluh ribu, or "10 thousand", a reference to the many strands of the fine white vermicelli noodles in the dish. The name is believed to be of Sanskrit origin, with a particular link to Indonesia and possible roots in the ancient Majapahit era. However, others believe it is of Chinese origin, the dish having been brought in by immigrants and adapted to local tastebuds. The ingredients in variant types of laksa point to obvious Peranakan influences, although the use of mint leaves and the sour flavour suggest Thai influences.
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