Sarawak Laksa and Mee Hon Curry are both popular dishes in Malaysia, but they have distinct differences in terms of their flavors, ingredients, and preparation methods. Here's a breakdown of their unique characteristics:
Flavors:
Sarawak Laksa: Sarawak Laksa is a spicy noodle soup dish known for its complex flavors. It has a rich and aromatic broth made from a combination of spices, such as lemongrass, galangal, and sambal belacan (a spicy shrimp paste). The broth is typically creamy due to the addition of coconut milk. It has a tangy and slightly sour taste, often complemented with a mild sweetness.
Mee Hon Curry: Mee Hon Curry, also known as Curry Mee, is a noodle dish that features a flavorful curry broth. The curry is usually made with a combination of spices, such as turmeric, chili, and various herbs and spices. The broth is thick and creamy, with a slightly sweet and savory taste.
Ingredients:
Sarawak Laksa: The key ingredients of Sarawak Laksa include rice vermicelli noodles, shredded chicken, prawns, bean sprouts, omelet strips, and fresh coriander. It is also commonly garnished with lime wedges and sambal belacan for added spiciness.
Mee Hon Curry: Mee Hon Curry typically consists of yellow egg noodles or rice vermicelli noodles, along with ingredients like sliced chicken, shrimp, bean curd puffs, cockles, and bean sprouts. It is often garnished with fried shallots, chopped scallions, and sometimes fresh mint leaves. Preparation:
Sarawak Laksa: The preparation of Sarawak Laksa involves cooking the broth with a blend of spices and then simmering it with prawn heads and shells to extract maximum flavor. The noodles are cooked separately and then added to the broth along with the other ingredients before serving. Mee Hon Curry: In the case of Mee Hon Curry, the curry broth is typically prepared by cooking the spices and herbs together to form a fragrant curry paste. The noodles and other ingredients are then added to the broth and cooked until everything is well combined.
Actually my travel companions (all KL people) agree with me also
sometimes it takes an outsider with a neutral point of view to discover what things actually are
ah now it make sense, KL ppl tastebuds all something wrong punya. semakin jadi singaporeans mia tastebuds conclusion TS and companions all got cancer, #prayforTS