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Mohinga
Myanmar
Eaten at breakfast from street stalls throughout Myanmar. Every town has its own variation.
Myanmar's national dish — a rich fish broth thickened with toasted rice powder, poured over rice vermicelli and topped with fritters, egg and coriander.
Prep
30 mins
Cook
30 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
380 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
400gcatfish or white fish
200grice vermicelli, cooked
1banana stem, finely sliced
2 tbsproasted rice powder
2lemongrass stalks
1 tspturmeric
fish sauceto season
boiled eggs, fritters and corianderto serve
Method
1
Poach fish with lemongrass and turmeric. Remove fish, flake and return to broth.
2
Add banana stem. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir in rice powder to thicken.
3
Season with fish sauce. Serve over noodles with boiled egg, fritters and coriander.
Chef's Tip
Toasted rice powder is the thickening agent and flavour base — don't substitute cornflour.
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