Mohinga (Burmese: မုန့်ဟင်းခါး)

Mohinga (Burmese: မုန့်ဟင်းခါး)，also known as Burmese fish noodle soup, is widely recognized as the national dish of Myanmar and the most iconic traditional food of Burmese cuisine.

 

Alternative names: Motehinkhar, Mont Hin Gar

Origin: Myanmar

Type: Fish soup rice vermicelli

Cultural status: National dish of Myanmar; Representative Silk Road cuisine of Myanmar for Belt and Road International Day, designated in 2023

 

Mohinga is prepared with rich broth simmered from freshwater catfish, seasoned with lemongrass, ginger, garlic, onion and banana stem. Toasted rice flour or chickpea flour is added to thicken the soup base, which is served with fine rice vermicelli. Traditionally consumed as Myanmar’s staple breakfast, Mohinga can be found in street stalls and teahouses across the whole country. It is commonly garnished with crispy pea fritters, boiled eggs, coriander, lime juice and chili flakes. The dish features a well-balanced savory and sour taste, serving as the cultural symbol of Myanmar’s culinary heritage.

 

In 2023, within the cultural events of the Belt and Road International Day, Mohinga was selected as Myanmar’s representative Silk Road cuisine for the Belt and Road International Day. As a culinary heritage along the Southern Silk Road, it facilitates people-to-people exchanges between China and Myanmar, demonstrating the charm of local Burmese folk culture and the integration of Silk Road civilizations.