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Shan Noodles (Shan Khao Swé)

Shan noodles are an easy Burmese recipe where chicken or pork cooked in tomatoes, is served over a bed of rice noodles, sometimes served with broth.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Burmese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken (or pork), chopped
  • 10 oz. dried Shan noodles (rice noodles)
  • 2 onions , chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic , chopped
  • 1 (1-inch) piece ginger , peeled and chopped
  • 8 tomatoes , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder (optional)
  • 8 tablespoons peanuts , crushed
  • 2 scallions , chopped (for garnishing)
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. Place the dried noodles in a large bowl of cold water.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Turn off the heat, and place the dried rice noodles.
  3. Heat oil in a large wok. Fry the onions, garlic and ginger for 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Add chili powder and continue to stir fry for a minute.
  5. Add the chopped chicken (or pork), tomatoes, tomato paste, and stir well. Add soy sauce and sugar and cook over a medium heat for 15 minutes until all tomatoes are crushed.
  6. Put a handful of noodles into a bowl. Add 4 tablespoons of chicken curry, crushed peanuts and adjust with soy sauce to taste. Add a few spring onions. Serve immediately with pickled mustard greens (optional).