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Burmese Ohno Khao Swe with Chili Oil

Name: Burmese Ohno Khao Swe with Chili Oil
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 500g boneless chicken thigh, sliced; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 ½ cups coconut milk; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; Salt to taste; 300g egg noodles; Salt for boiling water; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons chili flakes; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; A pinch of salt; 1 lime, cut into wedges; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Sliced shallots

A beloved Burmese dish with rich coconut chicken broth, noodles, and a drizzle of fiery homemade chili oil.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 1, 2025

Burmese Ohno Khao Swe with Chili Oil — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Coconut Chicken Broth

For the Noodles

For the Chili Oil

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 770 kcal
Protein: 36.95 g
Carbs: 28.98 g
Fat: 55.05 g
Fiber: 4.36 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3080 kcal
Protein: 147.8 g
Carbs: 115.9 g
Fat: 220.2 g
Fiber: 17.42 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 tablespoons vegetable oil	240	0	0	27	0
1 medium onion finely chopped	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.8
3 cloves garlic minced	13	0.6	3	0	0.2
1-inch ginger grated	2	0.1	0.4	0	0.1
1 teaspoon turmeric powder	9	0.3	1.4	0.2	0.5
1 teaspoon paprika	6	0.3	1.2	0.3	0.9
500g boneless chicken thigh sliced	1100	108	0	72	0
4 cups chicken stock	72	7	1	3	0
1 ½ cups coconut milk	552	5	13	55	5
3 tablespoons fish sauce	27	7	2	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
300g egg noodles	435	15	69	5	3
Salt for boiling water	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup vegetable oil	480	0	0	54	0
2 tablespoons chili flakes	32	1	5	2	3
1 teaspoon soy sauce	3	0.3	0.4	0.02	0.02
1 teaspoon sesame seeds	17	0.5	0.8	1.5	0.4
A pinch of salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 lime cut into wedges	20	0.5	7	0.1	1.9
Fresh cilantro chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Sliced shallots	7	0.2	1.5	0	0.3

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Combine Chicken and Spices
In a bowl, combine chicken slices with salt and turmeric.
2
Rest the Chicken
Let it rest for at least 15 minutes.

Preparing the Chili Oil

1
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a small pan until shimmering.
2
Add Flavors
Turn off the heat and add chili flakes, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and salt.
Tip: Ensure the oil is not too hot when adding chili flakes to prevent burning. Adjust chili flakes according to your spice preference.
3
Cool and Store
Let it cool, and then transfer to a jar.

How to Make Burmese Ohno Khao Swe with Chili Oil

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Broth Preparation
Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger in oil. Add marinated chicken, spices, and cook until fragrant. Add chicken stock, coconut milk, fish sauce, and simmer.
2
Noodle Preparation
Cook noodles in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
3
Final Assembly
Combine noodles with the broth in serving bowls, top with chili oil, lime wedges, cilantro, and shallots.