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For the broth/gravy
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8 pieces kembung (small mackerel) - de-gut; leave the head on
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1 piece dried tamarind
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1 cup thick coconut milk
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1 tbsp fish sauce
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1/2 cup oil
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Salt to taste (taste broth before adding)
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For the laksa paste
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4 dried red chilies
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2 fresh red chilies
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1 lemongrass
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1/2 inch roasted belacan/shrimp paste
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6 shallots
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5 candlenuts/buah keras
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1 inch fresh turmeric
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blend/process with some water for a thick paste
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To assemble (as needed)
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Noodles - blanch to soften
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Thai basil leaves
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Kaffir lime/limau purut leaves - shredded
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Pineapple cubes
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Cucumber stripes
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1 bunga kantan/torch ginger bud - sliced thinly
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red chilies/bird eye chilies - sliced thinly
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