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Thai Laksa - Recipe Cost

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For the broth/gravy

8 pieces kembung (small mackerel) - de-gut; leave the head on

Salt to taste (taste broth before adding)

For the laksa paste

1 lemongrass

1/2 inch roasted belacan/shrimp paste

6 shallots

5 candlenuts/buah keras

1 inch fresh turmeric

To assemble (as needed)

Noodles - blanch to soften

Kaffir lime/limau purut leaves - shredded

Cucumber stripes

1 bunga kantan/torch ginger bud - sliced thinly

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 piece dried tamarind	1/3 piece	n/a
1 cup thick coconut milk	1/3 cup	$2.99 per 13 1/2 ounces	$0.59
1 tbsp fish sauce	1 teaspoon	$5.49 per 7 ounces	$0.17
1/2 cup oil	2 tablespoons	$3.00 per 48 fluid ounces	$0.08
4 dried red chilies	1 1/3 chilies	$1.99 per pound	$0.26
2 fresh red chilies	2/3 chilies	$1.99 per pound	$0.13
blend/process with some water for a thick paste	1/3 blend	n/a
Thai basil leaves	1/3 basil	$2.59 per cup	$0.02
Pineapple cubes	1/3 pineapple	$4.49 per item	$1.50
red chilies/bird eye chilies - sliced thinly	1/3 chilies	$1.99 per pound	$0.07
Total per Serving			$2.81
Total Recipe			$8.44