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Assam laksa
Asam laksa
The broth of assam laksa is made from mackerel and tamarind and served over thick rice noodles with pineapple, cucumber, onion and mint, finished with a sweet shrimp paste. Sour and spicy, it is a symbol of Penang's cooking.
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