Woolworths_Taste__January_2019

PHOTOGRAPH

SADIQAH ASSUR-ISMAIL

PORTRAIT

BEN BROWN

PRODUCTION

HANNAH LEWRY

FOOD ASSISTANT

KATE FERREIRA

INTERVIEW

KATHARINE POPE

Jeremy Loops, singer & songwriter

SPICYFRAGRANT
LAKSA NOODLE BROTH
Everyoneinmyfamilyloves chilli. At the age ofthree,
I was eating atchar with myparents. Both of them are
great cooks, so whether it’s my dad’sfamous peri-peri
prawns or mymom’s spicyspaghetti pomodoro,
there are alwaysfresh ingredients with bigflavours.
Mybroth recipe varies. I go bytaste and what’s available
tome, but it should always have a combination offresh
chilli, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, soya sauce, fish sauce, basil,
coriander, spring onions, vegetable stock and,for a heartier
laksa-style broth, I add tomato paste and coconut milk.

AND THE MUSIC?

Nature is my inspiration. I’ve just come backfromatwo-week

holiday in Sri Lanka, where we stayedin the jungle. I returned

feeling supercharged and really inspired. And Ifelt so at home

inacountrywhere everyone eats spicy food for every meal

ofthe day!

In 2019, I’ll be touring Europe through Januaryuntil the

middle ofFeb. It’s our biggest ever European headline tour,

culminatingwith a show at Roundhouse in London, which

isan epic 3 300-seater venue. I’m very excited about it!

@jeremyloops

Find our Jeremy-inspired recipe for laksa broth at taste.co.za.

What’s your

signature dish?

FINAL TIDBIT