Laksa | a noodle dish from Persia

Author: Leandro Alegsa

13-11-2022

Laksa is a noodle dish from Persia. It usually has gravy and usually contains side dishes.

From Persia, this dish was brought by Persians throughout the world (mainly related to trading activities). Then developed into many variants (but have the same essential).

In Afghanistan this dish known as Lakhchak, in Armenia called as Լապշա (Lapsha), in Belarus called локшына (Lokšyna), in Kazakhstan called лағман (Lağman), in Kyrgystan called лагман (Lagman), in Lithuania called Lakštiniai, in Palestine (also known as Israel) called לאָקשן (Lokshen/Lokshyn), in Mongolia called лапша (Lapsha), in Myanmar called ခေါက်ဆွဲ (Lakhaoswè/Khaoswè), in Russia called лапша (Lapsha), in western China called لەڭمەن (Lagmen), in Ukraine called локшина (Lokshyna), meanwhile in Uzbekistan called as Lagʻmon.

Questions and Answers

Q: What is Laksa?

A: Laksa is a noodle dish that originated in Persia, which typically includes gravy and side dishes.

Q: How did Laksa become popular around the world?

A: Laksa was brought to different parts of the world by Persians engaged in trading activities, which led to the development of various regional variations of the dish.

Q: What are some of the regional variations of Laksa?

A: Laksa is known as Lakhchak in Afghanistan, Lapsha in Armenia, Lokšyna in Belarus, Lağman in Kazakhstan, Lagman in Kyrgyzstan, Lakštiniai in Lithuania, and Lapsha in Mongolia, among other names.

Q: Do all regional variations of Laksa have the same essential ingredients?

A: Yes, despite having different names, all regional variations of Laksa have the same essential ingredients.

Q: What is Laksa called in Myanmar?

A: In Myanmar, Laksa is called ခေါက်ဆွဲ (Lakhaoswè/Khaoswè).

Q: Where is Laksa called Lagʻmon?

A: Laksa is called Lagʻmon in Uzbekistan.

Q: Is Laksa only popular in Asia?

A: While Laksa has its origins in Persia and is popular in various Asian countries, it is enjoyed in other parts of the world as well.

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