Shan Khauk Swe
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Flat rice noodles — 400 g (14 oz)
- Minced pork — 300 g (10.5 oz)
- Onion, finely chopped — 1
- Garlic, minced — 3 cloves
- Turmeric — 1 tsp
- Fermented soybean paste — 2 tbsp (or substitute miso)
- Oil — 2 tbsp
- Tomato paste — 1 tbsp
- Roasted peanuts, crushed, to garnish — 2 tbsp
- Pickled mustard greens, chopped, to garnish — 2 tbsp
- Chopped coriander, to garnish
- Salt and pepper — to taste
Method
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the minced pork and turmeric, cooking until the pork is browned.
- Stir in the fermented soybean paste and tomato paste, cooking for 3–4 minutes until well combined; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the flat rice noodles according to package instructions and drain.
- Divide the noodles among bowls and top with the pork sauce.
- Garnish with crushed peanuts, pickled mustard greens and chopped coriander before serving.
Introduction: Flat rice noodles tossed with seasoned minced pork and a savoury, slightly tangy sauce, a specialty of Myanmar’s Shan State.
Cultural Background: Shan noodles reflect the distinct culinary identity of Myanmar’s Shan State, bordering China and Thailand, and the dish’s balance of tangy, savoury and mildly spicy flavours has made it popular well beyond its home region.
Tips: Fermented soybean paste is key to the dish’s distinctive savoury depth — miso makes a reasonable substitute if unavailable. Toss the noodles with a little oil after draining to prevent them sticking together.
Variations: Serve the noodles cold with the sauce spooned over for a refreshing summer variation. Add a spoonful of chilli oil for extra heat.
Storage: Refrigerate the pork topping in an airtight container for up to 3 days; noodles are best made fresh.
Reheating: Reheat the pork topping gently on the stovetop; prepare fresh noodles.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 460 kcal, 22 g protein, 16 g fat, 56 g carbohydrate.
FAQs:
Q: What is Shan noodle sauce made from?
A: A base of fermented soybean paste, tomato and
Q: Can this dish be made vegetarian?
A: Yes, replace the pork with mushrooms and use a vegetarian
- Flat rice noodles — 400 g (14 oz)
- Minced pork — 300 g (10.5 oz)
- Onion, finely chopped — 1
- Garlic, minced — 3 cloves
- Turmeric — 1 tsp
- Fermented soybean paste — 2 tbsp (or substitute miso)
- Oil — 2 tbsp
- Tomato paste — 1 tbsp
- Roasted peanuts, crushed, to garnish — 2 tbsp
- Pickled mustard greens, chopped, to garnish — 2 tbsp
- Chopped coriander, to garnish
- Salt and pepper — to taste
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