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A Common Local Dish with Foreign Roots:
Khauk Swe Kyaw

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Much in the same way that ma la tang and ma la xiang guo are Chinese cuisines that are commonly eaten in Korea, khauk swe kyaw is a dish that enjoys great popularity throughout Myanmar. Khauk swe kyaw is one of the main foods sold at the Inle Lake Market, a traditional five-day market, along with mohinga (rice noodles in fish broth) and lapieye (tea). It is a simple meal found at any restaurant in Myanmar, enjoyed by all the local people.

Khauk swe kyaw is made by stir-frying vegetables, eggs, various seafood, noodles, and meat in oyster sauce and garlic oil. Stir-frying the ingredients all together gives the dish its distinctively rich flavor. If you are curious about how to make this popular local meal, scan the QR code for a simple recipe. It directs to a recipe video on the KF ASEAN Culture House’s YouTube channel.