Alternative names | Mont hin gar |
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Course | Breakfast |
Place of origin | Myanmar |
Associated cuisine | Burmese cuisine |
Main ingredients | Rice vermicelli, catfish |
Ingredients generally used | Fish sauce, fish paste, ginger, banana stem, lemongrass, onions, garlic, chickpea flour |
Variations | Many; see §Regional varieties below |
Mohinga (Burmese: မုန့်ဟင်းခါး; MLCTS: mun.hang: hka:, IPA: [mo̰ʊɰ̃hɪ́ɰ̃ɡá]; also spelt mont hin gar) is the national dish of Myanmar. Mohinga is fish soup made with rice noodles, typically served as a hearty breakfast. It features a rich broth flavored with lemongrass, turmeric, and fish sauce, often garnished with boiled eggs, cilantro, and crispy fritters. [1][2][3] Mohinga is readily available in most parts of the country, sold by street hawkers and roadside stalls in larger cities. Mohinga is traditionally eaten for breakfast, but today is eaten at any time of day. Egg, onions or herbs can be added into the dish.