Persicaria odorata is a species of flowering plant in the knotweed family, Polygonaceae. It is sometimes referred to by the common names Vietnamese coriander, rau răm, laksa leaf, Vietnamese cilantro,
Laksa is a spicy noodle dish popular in Southeast Asia. Laksa consists of various types of noodles, most commonly thick rice noodles, with toppings such as chicken, prawns or fish. Most variations of
A typical serving of Peranakan-style laksa, with a coconut soup base
Laksa Johor is notable for its use of cooked spaghetti.
Coconut milk adds a distinctive richness or lemak quality to laksa broth.