Ohn No Khao Swe

Name: Ohn No Khao Swe
Cuisine: Burmese (Myanmar)
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs; 2 cups coconut milk; 300 g wheat egg noodles; 1 medium onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 inch piece ginger; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp fish sauce; to serve lime wedges; to garnish fried crispy onions; to serve chili oil

Ohn No Khao Swe is a rich and comforting Burmese coconut chicken noodle soup, characterized by its creamy coconut milk broth, tender chicken, and soft wheat noodles. It is a beloved traditional dish often enjoyed as a hearty meal and reflects the rich culinary heritage of Myanmar.

12 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Burmese (Myanmar)70%

Indian30%

Ingredients

chicken thighs
1 lb
coconut milk
2 cups
wheat egg noodles
300 g
onion
1 medium
garlic
3 cloves
ginger
1 inch piece
turmeric powder
1 tsp
chicken broth
4 cups
fish sauce
2 tbsp
lime wedges
to serve
fried crispy onions
to garnish
chili oil
to serve

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

The dish originates from Myanmar, where coconut milk and wheat noodles were integrated into local cuisine through historical trade routes and cultural exchanges, becoming a staple comfort food.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Burmese (Myanmar)70%

ingredients+techniques

Indian30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

sautéing simmering boiling garnishing

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