Shan noodles

ရှမ်းခေါက်ဆွဲ · Shan khauk swe

Ingredients13

• flat rice noodles400 g
• chicken mince300 g
• ripe tomatoes250 g
• onion1
• garlic6 cloves
• vegetable oil3 tbsp
• light soy sauce2 tbsp
• fish sauce1 tbsp
• pickled mustard greens80 g
• roasted peanuts40 g
• spring onions3
• dried chili flakes1 tsp
• salt1/2 tsp

Method

1. Chop the onion and tomatoes, mince the garlic, and slice the spring onions. Rinse and chop the pickled mustard greens. Crush the peanuts.
2. Soak the rice noodles in hot water until just tender, then drain and keep warm.
3. Heat the oil in a wok, fry half the garlic until golden, and set it aside as garlic oil.
4. In the same wok, soften the onion, add the remaining garlic, then brown the chicken mince.
5. Add the tomatoes and cook until they break down into a light sauce. Season with soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, and chili flakes.
6. Toss the warm noodles with a little of the sauce and divide among bowls.
7. Top with the chicken-tomato sauce, pickled mustard greens, crushed peanuts, fried garlic, and spring onions.