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Ohn No Khao Swe

Name: Ohn No Khao Swe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Burmese
Ingredients: 500 g Wheat noodles; 700 g Chicken thigh (in small pieces); 600 ml Coconut milk; 60 g Chickpea flour; 3 pieces Onions; 6 cloves Garlic; 30 g Ginger; 2 tsp Turmeric; 1 tbsp Paprika; 3 tbsp Fish sauce; 5 pieces Eggs (boiled, to serve); 3 pieces Limes; 2 tsp Chilli flakes; 100 ml Vegetable oil; To taste Salt

Ohn No Khao Swe is a classic Burmese soup that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Wheat noodles, Chicken thigh (in small pieces), Coconut milk, Chickpea flour, Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric, Paprika, Fish sauce, Eggs (boiled, to serve), Limes and Chilli flakes, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Burmese cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Shan Noodles.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 30 minCook: 50 minServes 5

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Ingredients

Wheat noodles500 g
Chicken thigh (in small pieces)700 g
Coconut milk600 ml
Chickpea flour60 g
Onions3 pieces
Garlic6 cloves
Ginger30 g
Turmeric2 tsp
Paprika1 tbsp
Fish sauce3 tbsp
Eggs (boiled, to serve)5 pieces
Limes3 pieces
Chilli flakes2 tsp
Vegetable oil100 ml
SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1🍳 Fry

Pound the onion, garlic and ginger to a paste and fry it in oil with the turmeric and paprika.

Step 2🍳 Fry

Add the chicken in small pieces and fry it until it whitens all over.

Step 3🍲 Simmer

Add a litre of water and the fish sauce and simmer twenty minutes.

Step 4

Slake the chickpea flour in a cup of cold water until completely smooth and lump-free.

Step 5

Pour the slaked flour into the broth in a thin stream, whisking without stopping.

Step 6

Cook ten minutes to thicken, add the coconut milk and warm it five minutes without boiling.

Step 7♨️ Boil

Boil the noodles, divide them between bowls, ladle over the broth and serve with egg, lime and chilli.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Ohn No Khao Swe carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown wheat noodles in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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