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Mont Di
Myanmar
The noodle dish of the Irrawaddy delta region. Differs from mohinga in using thick round noodles.
Rice noodles in catfish soup — thick round noodles in a concentrated catfish gravy with banana flower. A breakfast staple of Irrawaddy delta cuisine.
Prep
25 mins
Cook
25 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
430 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
400gthick round rice noodles, cooked
400gcatfish, poached and flaked
1banana flower, finely sliced
2 tbspfish sauce
1 tspturmeric
2lemongrass stalks
fried onions and corianderto serve
Method
1
Poach catfish with lemongrass and turmeric. Remove and flake.
2
Simmer banana flower in the fish broth until tender. Season broth with fish sauce.
3
Serve noodles with broth, fish and banana flower. Top with fried onion and coriander.
Chef's Tip
Banana flower needs thorough cooking to lose its slight bitterness.
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