What to drink with laksa
Short answer: Off-dry Riesling. Runner-up: Gewürztraminer or a cold lager.
Why it works
Off-dry Riesling's touch of sweetness and high acidity cools the chilli and cuts through the coconut richness.
Singapore's curry laksa blends coconut milk, dried shrimp and chilli. Skip big tannic reds: tannin plus capsaicin tastes bitter and hot.
Quick picks
- Best match: Off-dry Riesling
- Alternative: Gewürztraminer or a cold lager
- Avoid: very tannic or heavily oaked wines unless the dish is rich red meat.