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Nutritional Values
580kcal
38gProtein
22gCarbs
20gFat
2gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🐟 Fish
🌾 Gluten
Mohinga
How to order / say it
Say it
မုန့်ဟင်းခါး — [mo-hin-gah]
Order
I'd like a bowl of Mohinga, please.
Locally
မုန့်ဟင်းခါးတစ်ပွဲ欲ချင်ပါတယ်။
Say locally
A rice noodle soup fragrant with fish and aromatics.
Why try it?
Mohinga is the quintessential breakfast dish of Yangon, blending flavors that epitomize Myanmar street food. Savoring it offers a glimpse into the local culture's communal dining habits and love for umami-rich flavors.
How it tastes
Mohinga offers a delightful mix of rich and savory flavors with a hint of fish aroma, complemented by fresh lemongrass and ginger spice. Served hot, it is often garnished with crispy fritters for added texture.
Origin & History — first documented: 1847
Believed to have originated in the ancient Mon community near the Irrawaddy Delta, Mohinga has become a staple in Yangon since the early 19th century, gradually evolving with influences from various ethnic groups in the region.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g rice noodles
- 🐟 500 ml fish stock
- 🌿 30 g lemongrass
- 🧂 20 g ginger
- 🧄 50 g onion
- 🧄 15 g garlic
- 🥕 100 g banana stem
- 🌾 50 g gram flour
- 🥣 30 ml fish sauce
Method
- 1 Boil fish stock and add lemongrass, ginger, onions, and garlic.
- 2 Stir in sliced banana stem and rice noodles.
- 3 Mix in gram flour and fish sauce; simmer until flavors meld.
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