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Shan Noodles

Name: Shan Noodles
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Burmese
Ingredients: 400 g Rice noodles; 500 g Minced chicken; 600 g Tomatoes; 5 pieces Shallots; 6 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Paprika; 1 tsp Turmeric; 3 tbsp Fish sauce; 150 g Pickled mustard greens; 80 g Roasted peanuts; 4 pieces Spring onions; 30 g Coriander; 80 ml Vegetable oil; 2 pieces Limes; To taste Salt

Shan Noodles is a classic Burmese main 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 Rice noodles, Minced chicken, Tomatoes, Shallots, Garlic, Paprika, Turmeric, Fish sauce, Pickled mustard greens, Roasted peanuts, Spring onions, Coriander and Limes, 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 Ohn No Khao Swe.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 25 minCook: 45 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Rice noodles400 g
Minced chicken500 g
Tomatoes600 g
Shallots5 pieces
Garlic6 cloves
Paprika1 tbsp
Turmeric1 tsp
Fish sauce3 tbsp
Pickled mustard greens150 g
Roasted peanuts80 g
Spring onions4 pieces
Coriander30 g
Vegetable oil80 ml
Limes2 pieces
SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1🍳 Fry

Fry the sliced shallot in oil until deep gold and set half aside for serving.

Step 2

Add the garlic, paprika and turmeric and warm them a minute, until fragrant.

Step 3🍳 Fry

Add the minced chicken and fry it, breaking up lumps, until it whitens.

Step 4

Add the chopped tomatoes and fish sauce and stew twenty-five minutes to a thick paste.

Step 5

Grind the peanuts to a coarse crumb, keeping a few whole.

Step 6♨️ Boil

Boil the rice noodles, rinse them and divide them between bowls.

Step 7

Spoon the sauce over the noodles and top with peanuts, fried shallot, pickled greens and coriander.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Shan Noodles 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 rice 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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