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Ngapi Yay

Fermented fish dip served with raw and boiled vegetables.

Prep13 min
Cook20 min
Total33 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving295 kcal
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MyanmarMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

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

  • Ngapi (fermented shrimp or fish paste)2 tbsp
  • Water500 ml
  • Garlic cloves4
  • Chillies4
  • Lime1
  • Fresh vegetables (cucumber, long beans, cabbage)500 g
  • Small fish200 g

Method

  1. BrothSimmer ngapi and fish in water with garlic 20 minutes; strain.
  2. SeasonAdd chilli and lime.
  3. ServeServe as a dip with vegetables.

Nutrition per serving

Calories295 kcal
Protein17.6 g
Carbohydrates48.7 g
Fat8.9 g
Fibre21.3 g
Sugar3.2 g
Sodium72 mg
Saturated fat1.8 g
Serving sizeabout 220 g

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

Allergens

Contains Fish, Shellfish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Ngapi Yay take to make?

About 33 min in total: 13 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Ngapi Yay?

About 295 kcal per serving, with 18 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 220 g each.

Which allergens does Ngapi Yay contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Fish, Shellfish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Ngapi Yay from?

Ngapi Yay is a main course from Myanmar. Fermented fish dip served with raw and boiled vegetables.

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