Iftar recipe of the day: Khow suey

There are many recipes for this Burmese dish but this is by far the best we have encountered

There are many recipes for khow suey out there but this is by far the best we have encountered.

The recipe has oodles and oodles of flavour; the khow suey is juicy, has the essential crunchy elements, some tang from the lemon, heat from the chilli, and is perfectly balanced spice wise.

Curry

1kg yogurt
4 tbs besan
8 green chillies or to taste
15 curry leaves
Salt to taste
½ tsp turmeric
½ garlic

Method

Blend yogurt and besan.
Make a paste of green chillies, garlic, salt, turmeric in a chopper.
Fry curry leaves in steaming hot oil. Then put it on medium heat and add the paste. Sauté for awhile, add then yogurt and besan mix. Let it cook until you get the desired consistency. Add water if needed.



Meat

4 chicken boneless breasts, cubbed.
2 large onions – chopped
2 tbsp ginger – chopped
1 tbsp garlic – chopped
Salt to taste
Red chilli to taste
1 tsp garam masala

One bunch of fresh coriander leaves – finely chopped
Marinate chicken with all ingredients except onion, set aside for half an hour at least.
Fry onions until golden brown on low heat, add the marinated chicken. Cook until meat is done.

Spaghetti

Boil. Drain. Soak in cold water.

Garnishes/ toppings

Fried samosa wraps
Fried noodles
Fried potato chips (thinly sliced)
Sautéed carrots, green peppers
Fried garlic
Chopped fresh coriander and mint leaves
Lemon slices
Basically, whatever you want.

Hope you enjoy cooking it as much as eating it!

 

Recipe submitted by Zubaida Dagia