Assam Laksa

Assam laksa is a traditional Penang tamarind-based soup cooked with shredded mackerel, dried tamarind and spices. The soup is served with thick rice noodles, shredded torch ginger bud (bunga kantan), julienne cucumber, sliced onion, cut red chili, mint leaves. It is topped with a spoonful of Penang’s unique prawn paste (hay ko) to complete the dish.