Asam Laksa Paste

Satisfy your laksa cravings in a pinch with our Asam Laksa Paste! Get a steaming bowl of your favourite hawker food in no time at all right in the comfort of your own home. Often served with generous helpings of fish and laksa noodles topped with mint, thinly sliced ginger flower (bunga kantan), onion, cucumber and pineapple, this essentially Peranakan dish is a hot favourite among those visiting to Penang, Malacca and Johor. While most households generally avoid making laksa due to the painstaking processes involved, we at Signature Market have now simplified it so you can have it anytime. Prepared with only the freshest natural ingredients, our homemade Asam Laksa Paste has no added flavouring, preservatives or colouring. 

Country of Origin: Malaysia 

What Does This Taste Like?
Sweet-sour and mildly spicy with a strong Asam Laksa taste. 

Health Benefits
1. Onions are antioxidant-rich, have antibacterial properties and are sulphur-rich. It also boosts glutathione levels in the body (essential for fertility for both men and women). Onions also help control blood sugar, may boost digestive health and heart health.
2. Garlic is a highly nutritious bulb that has been proven to help regulate and reduce blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels and lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Despite its small size, garlic can also combat illnesses such as common colds.
3. Garlic, onions and red chilli are all-natural and effective blood cleansers.
4. Chillies contain capsaicin that is often used for its analgesic properties and may help with weight loss. Chillies are also antioxidants and help to boost immunity.
5. Capsaicin contained in red chillies can aid diabetes prevention and contribute to red blood cell formation.
6. Galangal, the earthier and more citrusy cousin of ginger is a very good source of sodium, flavonoids, vitamin A, vitamin C and iron. It’s rich in antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties, improves blood circulation, helps digestion, improves cognitive functions and may even prevent cancerous cells from forming. Much like it’s cousin ginger, it also helps relieve nausea. Galangal root is also known to stimulate male fertility, helping to increase sperm count and motility.
7. Fennel seeds contain high amounts of manganese, potassium, magnesium and calcium which are essential for bone health.
8. Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory ingredient and a highly effective antioxidant. It helps boost brain functions and lower the risk of brain diseases, even helping delay age-induced brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. Turmeric also reduces inflammation in arthritis patients and reduces cardiovascular diseases. 
9. Coconut sugar is a low glycaemic index sweetener that is more nutritious than normal cane-derived sugars. It contains minerals such as iron, zinc, calcium and potassium along with some polyphenols and antioxidants. 
10. Coriander is a good antioxidant and has cancer-fighting properties. It’s also capable of treating some symptoms of diabetes, helping to lower and regulate blood sugar levels as well as lowering cholesterol levels.
11. Candlenut contains potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, copper, proteins as well as essential fatty acids. It is effective in treating diarrhoea, dysentery, mild fevers, headaches and joint pain. It may also be good for those suffering from arthritis and hair loss.
12. Lemongrass aids those with sleep disorders such as insomnia, stomach disorders, respiratory disorders, mild fevers, swellings or mild infections. It’s a good antioxidant, protects against antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, helps regulate cholesterol levels, reduces blood sugar levels and promotes healthy skin.