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Hard 3 hr 5 min~430 kcal 7/10
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Asam Laksa
A Penang-style sour fish laksa with tamarind broth, rice noodles, mackerel, cucumber, herbs, onion, chile, and lime.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 4~360 kcal🇲🇾 Malaysian🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 45 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 1 h 15 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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For the soup
- 600 g Mackerel fillet
- 300 g Rice noodles
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Tamarind paste
- 1 Onion
- 1 sprig Lemongrass
For the spice paste
- 3 clove Garlic
- 2 Hot peppers
For serving
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 Red onion
- 0.3 bunch Fresh mint
- 1 Lime
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the mackerel in 5 cups of water for 12 minutes, remove the fish, and keep the broth.
12 min12:00 - 2
Flake the fish and check that no bones remain.
- 3
Blend the onion, garlic, and hot peppers into a paste.
- 4
Add the paste, tamarind, lemongrass, and salt to the fish broth.
- 5
Simmer the soup over low heat for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 6
Soften the rice noodles in hot water for 5 minutes and drain.
5 min05:00 - 7
Divide the noodles into bowls, add the sour fish broth, and serve with cucumber, red onion, mint, and lime.
💡 Tip: Do not increase tamarind all at once; the acidity of pastes sold in Turkey changes by brand.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve asam laksa in hot bowls with cucumber, red onion, mint, and optional hot pepper.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
24
g protein
48
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 27%Carbs 53%Fat 20%
3.9g
Sugar
3g
Fiber
1303.6mg
Sodium
0.2g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Asam Laksa make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Asam Laksa take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 75 minutes in total.Is Asam Laksa difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Asam Laksa have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 48g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Asam Laksa contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Asam Laksa belong to?
This recipe belongs to Malaysian cuisine.How many ingredients does Asam Laksa need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.Is Asam Laksa filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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