Laksa

However, as most Peranakan recipes go, it has since developed into several variations based on influences from around the region. Laksa lemak, named for its rich and creamy coconut gravy, is a variant unique to Singapore. There’s also a lighter (and more tangy) version of the dish known as assam laksa. The laksa’s versatility has allowed it to incorporate a Western palate in recent times, giving rise to fusion dishes such as the laksa pasta, which, although isn’t quite the real deal, is still delicious nonetheless.

The most famous laksa lemak recipe can be found in an area in Singapore called Katong, where the noodles are cut up such that that they can be slurped directly from a soup spoon, without the need for chopsticks. Princess Terrace Café also boasts a mean laksa that packs a punch, so while you’re in Singapore, don’t forget make a visit to sample this ever-popular dish.