Asam laksa paste is a flavourful blend of spices and ingredients used in the preparation of Penang Asam Laksa, a speciality of the Malaysian island of Penang. It typically includes a combination of tamarind pulp, chili peppers, shallots, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, dried shrimp paste, and other aromatic herbs and spices.

The paste has a pungent and tangy aroma, with a slightly sour and spi…