The final part of the preparation stage is preparing the vermicelli rice noodles, poached shredded chicken, thinly beaten egg omelette strips, bean sprouts, thinly sliced cucumbers, fresh lime and Vietnamese coriander. They round out the dish, and its combination of toppings will add layers of flavours and textures that will provide the dish with a sense of completeness. While it might not seem important, these ingredients are not just garnishes. The toppings you will need for your Laksa SarawakĪfter you’ve completed the broth, you need to prepare the toppings.
It’s this unique combination of ingredients, flavours and textures that makes Sarawak Laksa so different to every other laksa. A typical serving is topped with generous portions of chicken and omelette strips, fresh, succulent local prawns, bean sprouts, coriander and fresh lime is added to taste. Sarawak Laksa is typically served with rice vermicelli, more delicate and less prominent than the thicker noodles used in Laksas from the Peninsular. Sambal belacan, otherwise known as spicy shrimp chilli paste