{"product_id":"laksa-by-ryland-peters-small-9781788796491","title":"Laksa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnjoy this collection of laksa and other comforting noodle bowl recipes and get to know this popular south-east Asian dish in all its guises.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaksa is a delicious noodle soup consisting of thick noodles, swimming in a warming broth, packed full of fresh and fragrant ingredients with added toppings to add vibrant colour and interesting texture. For fans of spicy yet light-to-eat and reviving dishes, laksa really hits the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe origins of this often fiery dish are unclear, but it hails from Peranakan culture, which is based in southeast Asia and is a combination of Chinese, Malay and Indonesian influences. Which is why you can find anything from mild 'Chinese' type curries to sour tamarind varieties in these recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurry laksa is the most often referred to type of noodle soup and is made from a coconut milk and curry paste base. Creamy, often fiery, intense flavours, with lashings of fresh chilli. Whereas Assam laksa is a much lighter version, made with a fragrant broth at its heart, full of tamarind and ginger flavours. Penang laksa is another version made with a tangy, sour fish broth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlurp your way through this fantastic collection of recipes for laksa and other Asian-inspired noodle bowl recipes and find a dish to satisfy all of your cravings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookreps NZ Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900421619948,"sku":"9781788796491","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781788796491-laksa.jpg?v=1783406871","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/laksa-by-ryland-peters-small-9781788796491","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}