The Story Of Janggut, Creator Of The Original Katong Laksa

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How did Singapore’s famous Katong laksa, a spicy noodle dish with a rich coconut broth, come about? Mr Ng Juat Swee, nicknamed ‘Janggut’, first learnt his Peranakan neighbours’ recipe and began serving it in the 1950s. Today, his take on the popular Southeast Asian dish has spawned several competing stalls, all claiming to serve the best laksa in the island city.

00:00 The origins of Katong laksa
01:43 The rise of local competitors
02:46 What happened to the original Katong laksa?
03:54 Honouring the original recipe
04:23 What’s different about Janggut’s laksa today?

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