![]() ![]() If they were to be prepared for you anywhere else they would lose that marvellous sense of place that they evoke so well. You can visit their website here The Pride of SarawakĪgain a quote from Mike Reed, “There are some food experiences in this world that should only really be enjoyed in their place of origin. Then came another brand, the Barrett’s Sarawak Laksa paste, an offshoot of the Swallow Brand. That means the secret of the original Swallow Brand recipe remained with him in his grave. I learnt from my sister that the maker of the Swallow Brand passed away not too long ago. When my mum and youngest sister came to Belgium in July-August this year, they brought with them another brand of laksa paste to stock up my reorder level. It tasted different. Something was missing but it was difficult to tell what it was especially when the paste is a concoction of shallots, lemon grass, galangal, garlic, candlenuts, coriander seeds, dried chillies and about 20 other herbs and spices that are secret guarded by the maker(s). My súpply of that particular brand of paste was up. It’s the “Cap Burung Layang-Layang” (Swallow Brand).Ģ008 was probably the last time I could savour the Swallow Brand. There is, however, one brand of Sarawak Laksa paste that my family swear by. The paste, which is central to making the gravy, is readily available in almost every sundry shops and supermarkets in most of the major cities in Sarawak. I always make sure that I replenish my freezer with the ínevitable Sarawak Laksa paste on my many trips back home. You will find this special Sarawakian delicacy almost everywhere from exquisite restaurants to roadside hawker stalls, however, I believe the best is still when you can prepare that in the comfort of your own kitchen. I grew up eating Sarawak Laksa, so I daresay, I can act as an ambassador to this dish □Įating out is a norm in the state. One has to try it to find out the deepest and darkest secrets of that tantalizing and sublime dish known to man. ![]() It’s just, erm…… oh so dreamy! There’s just no word to describe it. Wasn’t that a cheeky remark? □īut why, oh why, are Sarawakians, or visitors to Sarawak so entranced by that magnetic charm of the Sarawak Laksa? It’s also got enough pungent spices to give a gastero-enterologist the jitters when he thinks about what it’s doing to your colon, heaps of seafood itching to trigger off the slightest allergy, and sufficient highly refined carbohydrates to make your pancreas dance the tango.” Unquote. More cholesterol than you can shake a stick at, swimming in a delicious thick soup whose primary ingredient is santan (coconut milk), one of the richest vegetable sources of saturated fat. To understand why Sarawak Laksa is the crème de la crème of all laksa’s, here’s a quote from expatriate Mike Reed – a freelance travel writer of the many journals on and about Sarawak (Malaysia) – about that devlish bowl of laksa, “No dish seems to create as much disappointment when it is finished as Sarawak Laksa, but if you find the sense of loss too much to bear, you can always order another one.” He went on further… “ Sarawak Laksa is a cardiologist’s nightmare of a breakfast. It’s none other than that creamy, rich, spicy and fragrant bowl of noodle soup called simply, Sarawak Laksa. Assam Laksa, Penang Laksa, Laksam, Curry Laksa, Laksa Lemak, Johor Laksa, Kelantan Laksa and many more, but there is one type of laksa which any Sarawakian will proclaim as a signature dish of Sarawak. Share your thoughts with us via TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Malaysia is a land of l aksa’s. READ MORE: Types Of Laksa In (Almost) Every State In Malaysia Sarawak Laksa not your thing? Don’t worry, Malaysia has a specialty laksa for almost every state, you’d be spoiled for choice! A satisfying bowl of Sarawak Laksa.Ĩ, Jalan SS 2/10, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysiaįriday-Wednesday 9am-2.30pm & 6pm-8.50pm (Closed on Thursdays) Portion sizes are on the smaller side so hungry patrons are recommended to order a large if you want more to eat. ![]() Their quality is consistently good with friendly service, which draws in crowds of regulars.īe prepared for a satisfying bowl of noodles after a bit of a wait. Mama Ting is open for both lunch and dinner, so you can get your fill even if you feel like noodles after a long day. Jalan SS 6/12, Jalan bahagia 1, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia However, this place is not air-conditioned nor is parking particularly easy, so come early or when you’re not in too much of a rush. This Sarawak Laksa packs some spicy heat. ![]()
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