Why Laksa deserves more attention

Laksa rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The richly coconut-sweet complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using sambal belacan paste correctly takes real skill.

Singapore's hawker culture was inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. I encountered it first in a Michelin-starred hawker stall and that context helped me understand it properly. teh tarik pulled tea is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Laksa is the dish to start with.