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Mohinga

Myanmar's national breakfast: fish and lemongrass noodle soup.

Prep30 min
Cook40 min
Total1 h 10 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving717 kcal
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MyanmarMain courseHalal-friendlyDairy-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Catfish or snakehead fish600 g
  • Lemongrass stalks3
  • Banana stem, sliced200 g
  • Rice flour, toasted4 tbsp
  • Chickpea flour, toasted3 tbsp
  • Water2.5 L
  • Rice vermicelli500 g
  • Hard-boiled eggs3
  • Split-pea fritters (to top)8
  • Coriander1 handful
  • Limes2
  • Onions2
  • Garlic cloves4
  • Ginger1 thumb
  • Turmeric1 tsp
  • Chilli powder1 tsp
  • Peanut oil5 tbsp
  • Fish sauce2 tbsp

Method

  1. FishSimmer the fish with lemongrass 15 minutes; flake and keep the broth.
  2. PastePound onion, garlic and ginger to a paste; fry slowly in plenty of oil with turmeric and chilli until the oil separates (see-byan).
  3. SoupAdd fish, broth, banana stem and the toasted flours mixed with water; simmer 20 minutes until thick.
  4. ServePour over rice noodles; top with egg, fritters, coriander, chilli and lime.

Nutrition per serving

Calories717 kcal
Protein38.3 g
Carbohydrates117.3 g
Fat10.6 g
Fibre7.2 g
Sugar10.3 g
Sodium649 mg
Saturated fat2.2 g
Serving sizeabout 820 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Eggs, Wheat / gluten, Peanuts, Fish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Mohinga take to make?

About 1 h 10 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 40 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Mohinga?

About 717 kcal per serving, with 38 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 820 g each.

Which allergens does Mohinga contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Eggs, Wheat / gluten, Peanuts, Fish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Mohinga from?

Mohinga is a main course from Myanmar. Myanmar's national breakfast: fish and lemongrass noodle soup.

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