Ohn No Khao Swe (Burmese Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup)
Local name: အုန်းနို့ခေါက်ဆွဲ
In short: Egg noodles in a creamy coconut chicken broth thickened with toasted chickpea flour, topped with boiled egg, crisp onion, coriander and lime. It takes about 1 h 5 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 1 h 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 650 kcal
Ohn no khao swe is a creamy, golden noodle soup of chicken in coconut milk, thickened with toasted chickpea flour. Cooks in Myanmar serve it with wheat noodles and a spread of toppings: boiled egg, crisp fried onion, fresh coriander, chili and a squeeze of lime. The soup is mild and rich rather than hot, so each person adds chili at the table. It makes a satisfying dinner and reheats well.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion for 8 minutes until golden, then add the garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
- Stir in the turmeric, paprika and chili powder for 30 seconds. Add the chicken and cook for 4 minutes, stirring, until it turns pale.
- Pour in the stock and simmer for 15 minutes until the chicken is tender and reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Toast the chickpea flour in a dry pan for 2 minutes until nutty. Whisk it into 120 ml (1/2 cup) cold water until smooth.
- Stir the flour mixture into the soup and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring, until silky and thick enough to coat a spoon.
- Add the coconut milk, fish sauce and salt and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Do not boil hard.
- Cook the noodles according to the packet, then drain. Divide among bowls, ladle over the soup and top with eggs, fried onions, coriander, chili and lime.
Tips
- No chickpea flour? Whisk 1 tablespoon of cornstarch into cold water instead. The soup will be smooth but lose the nutty note.
- Keep the soup and noodles separate when storing. The soup keeps 3 days in the fridge, but noodles go soft in the broth.
Questions and answers
How is ohn no khao swe different from mohinga?
Mohinga is a fish broth with thin rice noodles. Ohn no khao swe is a creamy coconut chicken broth with wheat egg noodles.
Can I use chicken breast?
Yes, but thighs stay juicier. If you use breast, cut it into small pieces and simmer for only 10 minutes before thickening the soup.
Is ohn no khao swe spicy?
No, it is mild and rich. Chili flakes are added at the table so each person controls the heat.
How long does it take to make Ohn No Khao Swe (Burmese Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup)?
About 1 h 5 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 45 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Ohn No Khao Swe (Burmese Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup)?
About 650 kcal per serving, with 38 g of protein, 55 g of carbohydrates and 30 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 650 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1300 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
