Burmese Chicken-Coconut Soup (Ohn No Kyawswe)

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 whole chicken (3-4 pounds)
• 2 13.5-ounce cans of coconut milk
• 1 14.5-ounce can of chicken broth
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces wide egg noodles

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the chicken, coconut milk, chicken broth, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, turmeric, cumin, curry powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred the meat.
5. Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook according to the package directions.
6. Stir in the shredded chicken and serve hot.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: 400
• Fat: 25 grams
• Saturated Fat: 15 grams
• Cholesterol: 95 milligrams
• Sodium: 610 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 25 grams
• Protein: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and creamy coconut broth
• Tender chicken
• Aromatic spices
• Al dente egg noodles
• Comforting and flavorful

User Comments:

• "This soup was absolutely delicious! The coconut milk and spices made it so rich and flavorful."
• "The egg noodles added a great texture to the soup. It was perfect for a cold winter day."
• "I'm not a big fan of coconut milk, but this soup was surprisingly good. The turmeric and cumin really balanced out the sweetness of the coconut."
• "This soup was easy to make and very satisfying. I will definitely be making it again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find wide egg noodles, you can use any type of pasta you like.
• You can add other vegetables to the soup, such as peas, corn, or green beans.
• If you want a spicier soup, you can add more curry powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper.