Burmese Noodle

Burmese Noodle refers to several noodle types from Burma, which can be prepared in various distinct ways and used in several Burmese dishes like soups and salads. Vermicelli, glass noodles, rice noodles, and wheat noodles are the most popular noodle types in Burma.          

 

Burmese Noodles Recipe- Ingredients Used and Preparation Overview

The ingredients required for preparing Burmese noodles consist of onion, garlic cloves, ginger root, turmeric, paprika, red pepper flakes, mushrooms, noodles, roasted peanuts, tomatoes, snow peas, unsweetened coconut milk, soy sauce, basil, mint leaves, and cilantro.    

 

Mushrooms are soaked in water for a few minutes, and drained, while preserving the liquid. A thick paste is made by grinding together onions, garlic cloves, ginger root, paprika, turmeric, and red pepper flakes. This thick paste is then added to a frying pan containing some oil, cooked for a few minutes, and then combined with tomatoes, coconut milk, and already preserved mushroom liquid. Thereafter, snow peas, mushrooms, soy, and scallions are added, and the entire mix is combined with already boiled noodles. The dish is topped with chopped herbs and peanuts, before serving.

 

Popular Burmese Noodles Dishes

  • Burmese Khow Suey- this Burmese dish, which is a delicious blend of spicy chicken, Burmese noodles, and several toppings, is not only popular in Burma, but also in India. The dish is served by placing boiled noodles at the bowl’s bottom; topping it with chicken gravy, leek, boiled eggs, spring onions, and chopped garlic; drizzling chilli oil (prepared by combining chilli in hot oil), and garnishing the dish with chopped coriander and potato sticks. Lemon juice is squeezed at the end to impart some tanginess to this Burmese noodle dish.

 

  • Ohn-no khao swè- this is the most popular noodle based dish of Burma, which refers to coconut chicken noodles. It is a slightly curried dish made of chicken thighs, boiled eggs, fish sauce, rice noodles, gram flour, onions, and garlic. The seasonings can be adjusted as per the preferences.

 

  • Burmese Soba Noodle Salad- it is made by combining together Burmese egg noodles, mung bean sprouts, and shredded cabbage. The flavor and texture of the salad can be enhanced with the help of addition of more vegetables.   

 

Burmese Noodle Trivia

The Burmese term for noodles is khauk hswe, which is derived from Shan term “khauk hswoi”, where Shan may refer to the language spoken by South Asian people.