Ohn no khao swè

Ohn no khao swè is a delectable Burmese dish that features wheat noodles bathed in a luscious, curried chicken and coconut milk broth, thickened with gram flour. It's typically accompanied by an array of flavorful garnishes, including crispy fried bean fritters, sliced raw onions, chilies, crunchy noodles, hard-boiled egg slices, and a dash of lime or lemon juice and fish sauce for added zest.

A variation of this dish substitutes evaporated milk for coconut milk, catering to those who are mindful of the potential association between coconut milk and hypertension. Another popular version is the dry noodle dish known as shwedaung khao swe, which comprises egg noodles tossed in a chicken curry cooked in a coconut milk gravy.

Ohn no khao swè bears similarities to other Southeast Asian coconut milk-based noodle soups, such as the Malaysian laksa and the khao soi from Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang. Intriguingly, the Indian khow suey and Pakistani khausa are believed to have originated from ohn no khao swè, likely introduced by Burmese Indians returning to South Asia in the 1960s. This flavorful dish remains a favorite in Eastern India.