Ingredients

2-inch (5 cm) fresh root ginger, grated 2 tbsp tamarind pulp 1 tsp sea salt 1 lb (450 g) whole red snapper, skinned 4 dried chilies, crushed 2 stalks lemongrass, tough outer leaves discarded 2 fresh red jalapeno or serrano chilies, seeded and finely chopped 8 shallots, peeled 2 tbsp shrimp paste, roasted (see Rojak) 6 oz (165 g) dried rice noodles, about 1/4 in (5 mm) wide 8 oz (225 g) fresh crabmeat 8 oz (225 g) peeled and deveined fresh prawns Juice of 2 limes 15 Thai basil leaves 1/2 cucumber, cut into matchstick-size pieces 8 oz (225 g) fresh pineapple, cut into matchstick-size pieces Handful of fresh mint leaves

Description

Seafood Laksa. Penang Is A Small Island Off The Coast Of Malaysia Near The Border With Southern Thailand. Despite Its Small Size, It Has Had A Large Culinary Influence Within Asia. The Region Is Famed For Its Fiery Hot Curries And Spectacular Seafood Dish

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