Ohn No Khao Swe (အုန်းနို့ခေါက်ဆွဲ (ohn no khao swè))
Overview
Ohn no khao swe is a Burmese coconut chicken noodle soup. Chicken is cooked with onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric and paprika, then simmered in coconut milk and stock thickened with chickpea flour, which gives the broth a rich, golden and slightly creamy texture. It is served over wheat egg noodles and topped with sliced hard-boiled egg, crispy fried noodles, raw shallots, coriander and fish sauce, with lime and chilli flakes alongside. Lime wedges, chilli flakes and fish sauce are served alongside so each diner can adjust the flavour.
History
The name means coconut milk noodles, and the soup is one of the most popular dishes in Myanmar after mohinga. It is widely seen as a relative of the northern Thai khao soi. It is often served at gatherings and celebrations because it is easy to prepare in large quantities. It is a common breakfast and lunch dish in Myanmar.
Main ingredients
Egg noodles, chicken, coconut milk, chickpea flour, turmeric, crispy fried noodles. The soup is built on coconut chicken broth and is usually served hot. Diet: contains meat; not usually gluten-free.
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Recipe outline serves 4 · ~75 min
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken thighs, diced
- 400 ml coconut milk, 800 ml chicken stock
- 3 tbsp chickpea flour
- 1 onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp paprika
- 400 g egg noodles
- boiled eggs, crispy noodles, shallots, coriander, lime
Allergens: Contains: Gluten, Eggs. Based on the typical recipe. Recipes and products vary; always check labels if you have an allergy.
Method
- Fry the onion, garlic, ginger and spices, then add the chicken.
- Add the stock and coconut milk and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Whisk the chickpea flour with water and stir in until the broth thickens.
- Serve over noodles with egg, crispy noodles and garnishes.
Sources
Description, history and recipe written by SoupWiki and checked against the sources above. Calories and times are rough estimates.
