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12. Burmese Fish Noodle Sour Recipe

Burmese Fish Noodle Soup

170kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
One-pot wonder that boils together noodles, fish, and spices in a luscious broth.
Servings 8 people
Course Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Myanmar

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia or halibut)
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 stalk of lemongrass, smashed
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp. fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp. tamarind paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 8 oz. vermicelli rice noodles
  • 2 cups bok choy, chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Cutting board and Chef's knife

Method

  1. In a large pot, combine the water, lemongrass, onion, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low and add the fish fillets. Let the fish simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Remove the fish fillets and set aside. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer and return it to the pot.
  4. Add fish sauce, tamarind paste, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper to the broth. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
  5. While the broth is simmering, prepare the vermicelli rice noodles according to package instructions.
  6. Once the noodles are cooked, drain them and divide them equally into serving bowls.
  7. Add the cooked fish fillets and bok choy to the broth and let them simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  8. Ladle the broth over the noodles in each serving bowl.
  9. Top the soup with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving1bowlCalories170kcalCarbohydrates21gProtein15gFat2gSaturated Fat0gCholesterol25mgSodium540mgPotassium560mgFiber2gSugar2g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Use fresh fish bones to make the broth as it will give a better flavor to the soup.
To save time, you can prepare the broth ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days.
To prevent the noodles from sticking together, rinse them with cold water after cooking and drain well before serving.
Adjust the spiciness of the soup by adding more or less chili flakes according to your preference.
To make the dish more colorful and nutritious, you can add other vegetables such as carrots or bell peppers to the soup.

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