Mohinga - Burmese Fish Soup

A traditional Burmese breakfast dish, Mohinga is a rich fish soup served over rice noodles.

Preparation time: 30 Minutes

Cooking time: 1 Minutes

Total duration: 1 Minutes

Each serving of Mohinga contains approximately 300 calories, 20g of protein, 30g of carbohydrates, and 10g of fat.

Mohinga is considered by many to be the national dish of Myanmar. It's a comforting fish soup that's typically enjoyed for breakfast, but can be eaten at any time of the day. The soup base is made from catfish and a mix of aromatic herbs and spices, while the rice noodles add a satisfying bite. Toppings vary, but often include hard-boiled eggs, fried split peas, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Ingredients

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short description

Clean and boil the catfish.
Prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions.
Combine the boiled fish, water, turmeric, and fish sauce in a pot.
Simmer for an hour.
Serve the soup over rice noodles and garnish with hard-boiled eggs and lime.

detailed description

Clean the catfish thoroughly, removing any scales or bones.
Boil the catfish in a large pot of water until it's fully cooked.
While the fish is boiling, prepare the rice noodles according to the instructions on the package.
Once the fish is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it cool. Then, flake the fish into small pieces.
In the same pot, combine the flaked fish, 4 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder, and 2 tablespoons of fish sauce.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about an hour.
To serve, place a portion of rice noodles in a bowl, ladle the soup over the noodles, and garnish with a hard-boiled egg and a squeeze of lime.

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