If you see the photo above and guessed that it is Famous 49 Laksa, you are a laksa fanatic. I read on the internet recently on www.makansutra.com that Marine Parade Laksa owner Mr. Ng believes that topping laksa with cockles is an "ultimate no-no" because it taints the soup. But due to the trend, he tops his laksa with cockles only if you request them. I had a similar experience at Sungei Rd. Laksa. The one I ordered did not come with cockles aka hum. If the authentic laksa do not come with cockles, who is the one responsible for topping laksa with cockles? And what is the reason behind topping laksa with cockles? Of all the topping there are in the world, why cockles? Does it enhance the flavor (I personally am anti-cockles) and why not deep fried shallots? Did this new tradition come from abroad -say Malaysia because I had a nonya laksa at Melaka and it came with bunch of cockles. Just the thought of this hum thing begs a lot of questions -very annoying mystery indeed.
Humble Japanese, trying to de-mystify Singapore cuisine and food culture. This is not a restaurant / stall rating blog.
2.12.2009
Laksa: the Hum debate
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