Mohinga

This fish chowder noodle soup is widely considered the national dish of Burma and sold by street hawkers and roadside stalls in larger cities. The consistency of the soup thickens over time which yields more concentrated flavor the longer it sits. This recipe is based on our family’s version of this dish.

Mohinga

Course

Main Course
Prep time

20 Mins
cook time

1 Hour
servings

6
Author

@crazythickasians

Ingredients

6 tbsp cooking oil
2 large onions, minced
4 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp paprika
2 tsp cayenne pepper
12 cups water, plus 2 cups
3 thin slices ginger, lightly pounded
4 stalks lemongrass, outer layers removed, diagonally cut & lightly pounded
6 bay leaves
1½ lb catfish fillets
3 tbsp shrimp sauce
4 tbsp fish sauce
6-8 small shallots, halved
½ cup rice flour
½ cup chickpea flour
3 pkg Lotus Foods Organic Traditional Pho Rice Noodles
salt, to taste

Toppings

2 Chinese cruller, sliced into bite-sized pieces
1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
4-6 boiled eggs, sliced in half or thinly cut
2 limes, cut into wedges
chili flakes

product used in the recipe

Organic Traditional Pho Rice Noodles

1

Heat oil in pan, sauté́ onions and garlic with black pepper, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne pepper until soft and browned.
2

Add 12 cups water, ginger, lemongrass, and bay leaves to large pot. Bring to a boil for 5-7 mins.
3

Add catfish fillets to onion and garlic mixture, and cook for ~7-9 mins, breaking into small pieces as it starts to cook.
4

Discard ginger, lemongrass, and bay leaves. Transfer catfish mixture from pan into the pot of water.
5

Add in shrimp sauce, fish sauce, and shallots. Bring soup to a light boil for 5-7 mins.
6

In a separate bowl, mix rice flour and chickpea flour with 2 cups water until dissolved. Slowly add mixture into soup, stirring well.
7

Cook noodles separately per directions on package. Rinse under cold water and set aside.
8

Allow soup to simmer for ~10 mins until thickened and shallots are soft. Taste and add salt, if needed.
9

Assemble noodles in bowl, add soup and serve with toppings.