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Nutritional Values
720kcal
28gProtein
57gCarbs
42gFat
3gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Ohn No Khao Swè
How to order / say it
Say it
အုန်းနို့ခေါက်ဆွဲ — [oan no khow sway]
Order
I would like Ohn No Khao Swè, please.
Locally
အုန်းနို့ခေါက်ဆွဲတစ်ပွဲ欲ချင်ပါတယ်။
Say locally
Wheat noodles in a rich coconut curry with chicken.
Why try it?
A Yangon specialty, this dish showcases the rich and creamy side of Burmese cuisine, harmonizing the region's love for bold coconut flavors with robust spices.
How it tastes
The dish is a creamy concoction with soft wheat noodles soaking up the aromatic, rich coconut and chicken curry, balanced with a kick of chilies and contrasting by crispy toppings.
Origin & History — first documented: 1925
Introduced to Yangon by traders from regionally diverse parts of India and Thailand in the early 20th century, it rapidly gained favor as a hearty meal known for its unique balance of creaminess and spice.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 300 g chicken thighs
- 🌾 200 g wheat noodles
- 🥛 300 ml coconut milk
- 🧄 100 g onion
- 🧂 20 g ginger
- 🧂 10 g chili powder
- 🥣 30 ml fish sauce
- 🍋 one lime
Method
- 1 Sauté onions, ginger, and chili powder in a pan.
- 2 Add chicken and cook until golden.
- 3 Pour in coconut milk, add fish sauce, and simmer with noodles.
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