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Laksa lemak

From the video “My ultimate guide to making laksa from scratch | Malaysian Laksa Lemak - Marion's Kitchen” by Marion Grasby. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Marion Grasby. Steps are in our own words.

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Medium

Total time: ~10 min
Serves: ~4
Cost: ~$7.65*
Difficulty: Involved
Ingredients: 30

Ingredients

No pork

May contain tree nuts, egg, shellfish, soy, fish

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The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$15.30*for the batch in the video

~$7.65*per serving

You save about ~$9.35* per serving (55% less*) than ordering it out — ~$18.70* for ~2 portions.

Cook it~$7.65*

Order out~$17*

Order out = a typical Ontario noodle bowl, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

0 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 26 predicted from typical costs

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 0 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario noodle bowl at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

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Steps

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Equipment

pot
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cutting board
blender
strainer
wok
spoon
tongs
chopsticks

What the video didn’t say

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Cooking times and temperatures are generally not specified.
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Laksa lemak

What makes Marion Grasby's Laksa lemak recipe and technique special?

Marion Grasby's take on Laksa lemak focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Blend paste smooth; under-blending leaves gritty texture. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Laksa lemak at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Laksa lemak recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Laksa lemak ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Laksa lemak can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Marion Grasby's Laksa lemak?

This recipe utilizes approximately 30 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Laksa lemak?

The official cooking video by Marion Grasby is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.

Laksa lemak

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