 Nam ngiao with khanom chin | |
| Alternative names | Nam ngeow |
|---|---|
| Type | Noodle soup |
| Place of origin | Shan State |
| Region or state | Northern Thailand and Shan State |
| Associated cuisine | Myanmar, Thailand and China |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Noodles, beef or pork, tomatoes |
Nam ngiao (Thai: น้ำเงี้ยว, pronounced [ná(ː)m ŋía̯w]) or nam ngio (Thai: น้ำงิ้ว, pronounced [ná(ː)m ŋíw]) is a noodle soup or curry of the cuisine of the Tai Yai people who live in the northeast of Burma, the southwest of Yunnan province, China, and in northern Thailand, mainly in Mae Hong Son Province. The dish has become famous in the northern Thai cuisine.[1] Nam ngiao has a characteristic spicy and tangy flavor.[2]