Asam Laksa (Tamarind Fish Noodle Soup)
Serves 4 asam laksa with auto-scaled sour-spicy broth balance.
Instructions
- 1
Poach mackerel briefly in salted water to reduce fishiness, then remove.
- 2
Blend onion, garlic, and ginger into a fine aromatic paste.
- 3
Saute the paste with chili powder, then add 1.5L water.
- 4
Add tamarind paste and fish sauce, then simmer 15 minutes.
- 5
Flake the mackerel into the broth and simmer 5 more minutes.
- 6
Cook noodles, place in bowls, ladle over broth, and top with cucumber and mint.
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