Homemade Laksa Paste 叻沙醬

Name: Homemade Laksa Paste 叻沙醬
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 6 big fresh red chillies (washed); 2 tbsp dried shrimps; 4 cloves garlic; 4 shallots; 1 inch galangal (blue ginger); 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 stalk lemongrass; 2-3 kaffir lime leaves (washed)

Instructions

Prep:30min

This aromatic homemade laksa paste is the heart of Singapore's beloved laksa dish, combining the warmth of spices, the depth of dried shrimp, with herbs such as lemongrass and galangal. Creating your own laksa paste from scratch allows you to tailor the flavours to your taste, ensuring a truly authentic and satisfying dish. All you need are a few simple ingredients and a little work, but I tell you, it's totally worthwhile!

Updated at: Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:47:27 GMT