MALAYSIAN ASSAM LAKSA

Hi people, Here is a Malaysian assam laksa loved by all, young and old! It is simple to make and enough to feed the whole family. you need ...... 1 packet dried mee hoon, soaked in cold water for 3-4 hrs. 1 large can 'Ayam Brand sardines' or any sardines with tomatoes sauce will do. use 1 large can plain tuna. for those who like to do fresh fish, buy a kilo fish, choose fish that will flake and easy to remove the bones. In a pot of boiling water add, mint, duah kosom(vietnamese mint) lemon grass, ginger, ginger flower, boil 5 mins, add fish, when cooked, remove and let cool, remove bones and set aside. In a clean pot , add stock ( fish, or chicken bones made earlier) Pound or blend , 1/2 bowl small onions, 1/2 clove garlic 1" tumeric, 3 stalks lemon grass 10 red chilies, Fry these in oil, add to stock, add more mint, duah kosom, ginger flower boil 1/2 hr. you can either use assam slices or lemon juice, add to stock. Remove all the herbs, add in the flaked fish, or tuna if using , the sardines, add seasoning. Remove the mee hoon, drain, pour a pot of boiling water, give it a stir and drain. In a bowl put in the meehoon, top with finely sliced cucumber, mint, onion, chilies,duah kosom, ginger flower and pineapple. spoon on the hot soup and serve with wedges of lemon. Copyright,(C) May Fam.2006.