#1717: Lee Fah Mee Sarawak White Laksa Instant Noodle

I got a message from someone in Sarawak a couple months ago about Lee Fah Mee Sarawak White Laksa. They sent some home to the Us with a friend and that friend shipped some to me! Thanks! It’s kind of funny; I’ve been curious about Sarawak’s instant noodle offerings for a long time – and then in the last couple of months I start getting some to try. This sounds really interesting – White Laksa! Let’s crack open the package and see what’s inside Lee Fah Mee Sarawak White Laksa!

Here’s the back of the package (click image to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, add noodle block to 400ml boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add in contents of sachets and stir well. Enjoy!

The noodle block.

The dry soup base powder sachet.

Nice color and bright, spicy scent.

I think one of the best additions to a laksa or curry is coconut powder.

It has a very lovely coconut scent and works so well as a thickener as well as add natural flavor.

The laksa paste sachet.

Has a very nice laksa scent – strong tamarind notes detected.

Finished (click image to enlarge). Added mung bean sprouts, white onion, shrimp, hard boiled egg and coriander. The noodles have a decent chew and gauge – round and plentiful. The broth has some nice aspects. First, a warm and spicy feel to it. Next, the coconut powder did give it a nice creaminess. Good stuff! 4.0 out of 5.0 stars.  EAN bar code 9556256012461.

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A visit to a cafe in Sarawak to try some Laksa!