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                                LAKSA LEMAK
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Herbs
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
   24                    Shrimp
    2       c            Water
                         Laksa Gravy
    1 1/2   lb           Fresh think round Chinese
                         -rice noodles
    2       c            Packed bean sprouts, washed
                         Few leaves rau ram (laksa
                         -leaf), cut in hairlike
                         -shreds
      1/2                Cucumber, peeled, cut in
                         -matchsticks
 
   “Rau ram” has a strong, soapy flavor, but without it, this soupy
   noodle dish from Singapore would lose its unique taste. The recipe is
   from “Singapore Food” by Wendy Hutton (Ure Smith).
   
   Place shrimp and water in saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat,
   simmer 2 minutes and strain. Reserve liquid for use in Laksa Gravy.
   Peel shrimp and devein.
   
   Prepare Laksa Gravy. Cook noodles in boiling water 3 minutes. Place
   some noodles in each individual serving bowl. Place some bean sprouts
   on top, then add Laksa Gravy. Garnish with shrimp, rau ram and
   cucumber.
   
   Each serving contains about: 696 calories; 358 milligrams sodium; 21
   milligrams cholesterol; 30 grams fat; 87 grams carbohydrates; 24 grams
   protein; 3 grams fiber.
  
 
 
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