Why Ohno Khao Swè deserves more attention

Ohno Khao Swè rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The savoury and slightly sour complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using fish paste ngapi correctly takes real skill.

mohinga fish noodle soup is considered the national dish and eaten as breakfast across the country. I encountered it first in a mohinga street stall at dawn and that context helped me understand it properly. Myanmar Beer is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Ohno Khao Swè is the dish to start with.