World Flavors Cookbook

Mohinga (Fish Noodle Soup)

Name: Mohinga (Fish Noodle Soup)
Cook time: 60 min
Cuisine: Myanmar
Ingredients: rice noodles, catfish or fish paste broth, lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, chickpea flour, banana stem, hard-boiled egg, crispy fritters, fish sauce, onions, garlic

Myanmar's unofficial national dish; a savory fish noodle soup with a thick, aromatic broth made from catfish and a blend of spices.

Cuisine: Myanmar

Ingredients

rice noodles, catfish or fish paste broth, lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, chickpea flour, banana stem, hard-boiled egg, crispy fritters, fish sauce, onions, garlic

Instructions

Make a rich fish broth seasoned with lemongrass, ginger, and turmeric. Thicken the broth with toasted chickpea flour. Add sliced banana stem and simmer until tender. Serve over fresh rice noodles and top with hard-boiled eggs and crispy fritters. Serve hot with a wedge of lime and chili flakes.