It was the Saturday right after the New Year, I was craving for a taste of home. I'm at Bangsar behind TMC and apparently according to my colleague the landmark for the shop is a guy selling rojak. True enough when I reached the coffeeshop, there is a guy selling rojak. I stepped into the kopitiam and to my delight I smelled home.
What makes or breaks a Sarawak Laksa is the broth. You do not need anything fancy like lobsters, caviar, sharks fin, abalone, bird's nest, (you name it) in a Sarawak Laksa. The moment I took a whiff of that broth I knew I found something good.
One would wonder why I'm so attached to Sarawak Laksa, it's just a laksa no big deal. Maybe for me it's more of a nostalgic thing than just fulfilling the palate. I grew up with a mom who made a kick-ass Laksa, which is how she ended up opening up her own Kopitiam. All the food served in the kopitiam is made by my mom. I called her one day and she told me that usually a Sarawak laksa has no lard in it making it something everyone can eat. However, it really depends on individual preference. Sarawak laksa that contains lard is a little sweeter. I like mine spicier.
"I finished every single drop..."
The Laksa finally arrived after a 5 minute anticipated wait which seemed like 5 dreary hours. I tasted the broth first, then another taste just to be sure. I nodded to signal this is authentic Sarawak Laksa, although not as spicy as I would prefer it to be but I guess that's what the sambal on the side is for. Before diving in, squeeze the lemon in the broth which adds a zesty flavour to it. I liked the fact that the Aunty used the traditional coarse dry bihun which is how I grew up eating it.
To top it all off instead of coriander which is so commonly used in KL, here it is garnished with parsley which is also the authentic garnishing. Each bite was truly enjoyed to it's fullest as I did not want this goodness to end. I finished it and and every single last drop of soup that was in the bowl. Although full, it sure as hell left me wanting more.
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Ah... kolo mee, that will be James' next mission
by Honey Ahmad January 20, 2010 12:18PM
Speaking of kolo mee, please let me know if youve had a decent one in the Klang valley and where it is.
by asian-malaysian January 18, 2010 11:49AM
Heard about that place long long time ago but never pulled myself together to visit that place.
After reading your article, may be I should.. One last seep of laksa before heading home for the CNY next month. Besides, how many bowls of laksa, kolomee and etc. etc. can I consume in this short 2 weeks of holiday???? He he.
by hobie January 17, 2010 2:15PM
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