Nov 25, 2024
Exploring Khao Suey: The flavorful Burmese dish that took over Kolkata
Siddhartha JanaKhao suey is a famous Burmese noodle soup with a spicy, coconut milk-based broth and a variety of accompaniments such as chicken, lamb, or pig that can be customised to taste.
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The soup has become a Kolkata staple, with each family having its own variety, primarily based on the soup's toppings and thickness.
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The meal gained popularity in Kolkata after many Indians working in Myanmar during WWII returned the recipe to India, and restaurants in other cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru began serving it around 2005.
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Despite its popularity in India, the form of khao suey most people eat is a variation on "ohn no khao suey," a Southern Myanmarese noodle soup that differs from the Indian variety found in Burma.
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Khao suey is comparable to the Memoni Muslim cuisine khausa, but it employs Italian-style spaghetti rather than rice noodles and has a distinct flavour character with a chicken curry sauce.
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To make a thicker soup, alter the spice level and thickness, or add traditional ingredients like as besan or crushed chana dal.
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