Laksa is a noodle dish bathed in a coconut milk curry, mixed with shrimp, egg, and cockles. The sauce is only slightly less thick compared to your regular curry, and garnished with tofu and shredded chicken. Lemongrass leaves complete the recipe, adding a dash of fragrance that no self-respecting laksa chef would forget to include.

The Katong district of Singapore serves a unique type with shorter-cut noodles that can be eaten with a spoon instead of chopsticks.

• Introduction to Laksa