Laksa Penang - slurpy, sour, sedap!
just when you think we’ve run out of laksa recipes
we recently came across a volunteer barber who spares his time cutting hair for the low-income elderly folk in the heartlands. as a gesture of thanks to his service an unwavering support towards the community, we thought it fit to make him his favourite dish form his travels - Laksa Penang.
for Mark Yuen, Laksa Penang is more than just a meal — it’s a taste of his youth. the rich, spicy broth and fragrant noodles take him back to afternoons spent with friends and family, laughing over bowls of noodles and sharing stories of simpler times. each spoonful is a reminder of the warmth, community, and connections that shaped him.
now retired, Mark carries that same spirit forward in a different way. he dedicates his free time to giving free haircuts to the elderly and bedridden across Singapore, bringing not just grooming, but companionship and care. just like the comforting bowl of Laksa Penang, Mark’s presence brings joy, nostalgia, and a sense of belonging — reminding us that small acts of love and attention can leave the deepest impact.
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get ingredients for recipe here!: asam keping, sweet shrimp paste (petis udang)
if you’re looking for recipe of other laksa types, here they are!:
Curry Laksa Fishball - hearty, rich, shiok!
as far as ‘laksa-type’ noodle dishes go, this is one of the easiest to prepare! unlike a Nyonya-style or Katong laksa which requires making a prawn stock beforehand, a classic Singaporean/Malaysian Curry Laksa has the pungency and spice forwardness of curry powder taking centre stage, while still being creamy, mild and light with the addition of coconut…
the OG Singapore Laksa - Laksa Siglap a.k.a ‘Laksa Singapura’
when talking about Singapore’s forgotten dishes, Laksa Siglap comes to mind. overshadowed by the more popular “Katong Laksa” which shares similar geographical origins (Siglap and Katong being localities in the southeastern coast of Singapore, next to each other)
