Burmese Garlic Noodles Recipe - See Kyat Kyauk-Swe with Crispy Garlic Oil

Name: Burmese Garlic Noodles Recipe - See Kyat Kyauk-Swe with Crispy Garlic Oil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Burmese
Ingredients: 1 pound char siu, sliced thinly; 12 oz. wonton noodles; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 tablespoons garlic oil; 2 teaspoons oyster sauce; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons chicken stock; 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced thinly

July 21, 2018

Cuisine: Burmese

Authentic Burmese Garlic Noodles

These Burmese fried garlic noodles (See Kyat Kyauk-Swe) are a beloved street food dish featuring wonton noodles tossed in aromatic garlic oil with savory seasonings. The crispy browned garlic is what sets the Burmese version apart from similar Vietnamese and Chinese garlic noodle dishes.

What Makes Burmese Garlic Noodles Unique

Unlike the famous Vietnamese garlic noodles served at restaurants like PPQ in San Francisco (which often include cheese and raw garlic), the Burmese version:

Browns the garlic until crispy for deeper, nuttier flavor
Uses traditional Asian seasonings (oyster sauce, soy sauce)
Features wide, flat egg noodles or fresh wonton noodles
Is completely dairy-free

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy these noodles as a flavorful side dish or create a complete meal by topping with protein. Char siu (Chinese barbecue pork) is traditional, but you can also use:

Grilled chicken
Pan-seared shrimp
Stir-fried tofu for a vegetarian version

More Burmese Recipes

For more authentic Burmese cuisine, explore Burmese Rainbow Salad or Ono Kyauk Swe (Burmese chicken curry noodle soup). These recipes showcase the vibrant flavors and unique cooking techniques of Burmese cuisine.

8 servings

10 mins

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Ingredients

1 pound char siu, sliced thinly
12 oz. wonton noodles
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons garlic oil
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons chicken stock
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced thinly

This recipe can be suitable for the following restricted diets:

Tools I Used

Calphalon Stainless Steel 8 quart Stock Pot

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Yosukata 13.5" Carbon Steel Wok

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Instructions

Boil the wonton noodles according to the directions. Usually just place the noodles in boiling water for 2 minutes and then transfer to a colander and run cold water over them.
In a separate bowl, mix the oyster sauce, soy sauce, chicken stock, pepper, and salt and set aside.
In a large frying pan, heat 4 tablespoons of garlic oil and minced garlic over medium heat until the garlic becomes crispy and lightly browned.
Add the reserved stir-fry sauce and mix well.
Stir in the noodles and toss to coat the noodles in the sauce.
Transfer to a large serving dish and top with the char siu and green onions for garnish. Serve immediately.