Hsi Chet Noodle (Shrimp)

The recipe's name suggests it all: garlic oil and noodles are the only two essential ingredients. But there's this certain taste depth that begs to differ—it's not that easy! The key is to make your own garlic oil, as the recipe's allure stems from its strong, fragrant tastes.

Time

Prep
15min
Cook
15min
Total
30min

Ingredients

Fish sauce

Tamarind paste or juice

Garlic

Shallots or onions

Chili flakes or fresh chilies

Palm sugar or brown sugar

Crushed peanuts

Lime or lemon juice

Optional: Cooked shrimps, tofu, or other proteins

Rice noodles (prepared according to package instructions)

Instructions

1. Cooking Noodle

As directed on the package, prepare the rice noodles. Empty and place aside.

2. Making Sauce

Fish sauce, tamarind paste or juice, chopped garlic, sliced onions or shallots, fresh or chile flakes, palm sugar, brown sugar, crushed peanuts, lime or lemon juice—all combine to make the sauce. To achieve the right consistency and taste, adjust the amounts. Coat the cooked noodles thoroughly with the sauce by tossing them in it.

3. Serving

Toss in some cooked shrimp, tofu, or your favorite protein to the noodles. Present the Hsi Chet Noodle with extra crushed peanuts and a lime or lemon slice on top.

Hsi Chet Noodle (Shrimp)

Name: Hsi Chet Noodle (Shrimp)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Myanmar
Ingredients: Fish sauce; Tamarind paste or juice; Garlic; Shallots or onions; Chili flakes or fresh chilies; Palm sugar or brown sugar; Crushed peanuts; Lime or lemon juice; Optional: Cooked shrimps, tofu, or other proteins; Rice noodles (prepared according to package instructions)