How to pronounce Sarawak laksa

Sarawak laksa is written laksa Sarawak where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈlaksa saˈrawaʔ/. In plain English letters that is LAHK-sah sah-RAH-wak, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Sarawak laksa?

Sarawak laksa is a noodle dish of Malaysia. Where it comes from: Sarawak. People usually eat it for breakfast and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are rice, chicken, seafood and egg. It tastes spicy and rich.

Where Sarawak laksa comes from

Sarawak laksa is one of 25 signature dishes of Malaysia on this map. See all dishes from Sarawak.

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