The exact history of laksa, a spicy noodle soup dish from the Peranakan culture, in unknown though one theory traces it back to Hindi/Persian lakhshah, which refers to a type of vermicelli noodle.
Some believe that "laksa" may derive from the Chinese word "la sha," or "spicy sand," due to the gritty texture of the sauce which is made from ground dried prawns.
Another theory is that the name comes from Hokkien word "dirty" (due to its appearance) which sounds similar to laksa.
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January 11, 2010
The exact history of laksa, a spicy noodle soup dish from the Peranakan culture, in unknown though one theory traces it back to Hindi/Persian lakhshah, which refers to a type of vermicelli noodle.
Some believe that "laksa" may derive from the Chinese word "la sha," or "spicy sand," due to the gritty texture of the sauce which is made from ground dried prawns.
Another theory is that the name comes from Hokkien word "dirty" (due to its appearance) which sounds similar to laksa.
Here are some yummy laksa recipes to try:
http://www.foodista.com/searchquery=laksa&tag=&start=0&count=20&type=recipe