Burmese Khow suey
The word Khow Suey refers to noodles in a curry made from coconut milk. The dish originated in the streets of Burma; it consists of noodles, and a beef or chicken curry made with coconut milk. It is served along with its condiments at family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
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- Chicken boneless, strips½ kilogram
- Oil4-5 tablespoons
- Onion, sliced2
- Garam masala½ teaspoon
- Saltto taste
- Ground white pepper1 teaspoon
- Red chilli powder1 teaspoon
- Chicken powder½ teaspoon
- Ginger garlic paste1 teaspoon
- Ground turmeric½ teaspoon
- Coconut milk1 cup
- Water1 ½ cup
- Cream½ cup
- Ground black pepper1 teaspoon
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- Oil4 tablespoons
- Garlic cloves, sliced8 - 10
- Onion, sliced1
- Chips1 packet
- Papri1 cup
- Fresh coriander, chopped1 cup
- Spaghetti1 packet
- Water1 litre
- Saltto taste
Preparation
- For curry: Heat oil in a small pot and fry onions until translucent.
- Add chicken cut into strips and stir for a minute until no longer pink.
- Add salt, ground white pepper, garam masala, red chilli powder, and chicken powder. Mix well.
- Add ginger garlic paste and mix.
- Add ground turmeric and stir.
- Add coconut milk and stir well.
- Now add water and stir again.
- Add cream and mix well.
- Add ground black pepper, stir, cover the lid, and cook on low flame for 05 to 08 minutes until the curry thickens. Keep it aside.
- For condiments: Heat oil in a frying pan, fry sliced garlic cloves, and set it aside.
- In the same oil, fry onions until brown, and keep it aside.
- Heat water in a large pot, add salt and spaghetti, and boil until one-forth cooked. Strain and keep it aside.
- Assembling: In a serving bowl add spaghetti, chicken curry, fried garlic cloves, chips, fried onions, chopped coriander, and papri.
- Enjoy! Please give us your feedback in the comments below.
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