Kyay oh facts for kids
Kyay oh
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| Place of origin | Burma |
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| Associated national cuisine | Burmese cuisine |
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| Similar dishes | kuyteav, hủ tiếu |
Kyay oh (Burmese: ကြေးအိုး) is a super popular noodle soup from Myanmar (also known as Burma). It's a favorite meal for many people there!
This delicious soup is usually made with pork and egg. You can also find versions with fish or chicken. Sometimes, people even make a "dry" version without the soup broth.
Kyay oh is traditionally served in a special copper pot. The main ingredients are rice noodles (like thin vermicelli or wider flat noodles) and tasty marinated meatballs. The soup gets its flavor from a broth made with pork, chicken, or fish. The pork broth is the most common and popular. People often enjoy Kyay oh with a side of tomato and green pepper sauce.
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What is Kyay Oh?
Kyay oh is a famous dish in Burmese cuisine. It's known for its rich broth and fresh ingredients. The name "Kyay oh" actually means "copper pot" in Burmese. This is because it was traditionally served in these special pots.
Main Ingredients of Kyay Oh
The most important parts of Kyay oh are the noodles, meat, and broth.
- Noodles: It uses rice noodles. These can be thin rice vermicelli or wider, flat rice noodles.
- Meat: The soup has delicious marinated meatballs. These are often made from pork.
- Broth: The soup base is a flavorful broth. It can be made from pork, chicken, or fish. The pork broth is the most common.
How Kyay Oh is Served
Kyay oh is often served hot in a copper pot. This helps keep the soup warm while you eat. It's usually enjoyed with a special sauce. This sauce is often made from tomatoes and green peppers, adding a fresh, tangy kick.
Dry Kyay Oh (Kyay Oh Sigyet)
There's also a "dry" version of Kyay oh, which is more like a noodle salad. It's called kyay oh sigyet (ကြေးအိုးဆီချက်).
What's in Dry Kyay Oh?
This version doesn't have soup broth. Instead, it's mixed with sesame oil. It's often topped with crispy fried garlic sprinkles.
- Like the soup, it includes meatballs and egg.
- Other ingredients can be green choy (a leafy vegetable) and crispy waffles filled with meat.
- It's seasoned with things like salt, garlic powder, ginger, and pepper for extra flavor.
History of Kyay Oh Restaurants
Kyay oh has been a popular dish in Myanmar for many years. Restaurants specializing in this soup have been around for a long time.
First Kyay Oh Restaurants
The very first Kyay oh restaurant was called Kyay Oh Bayin. It opened in 1968 in Rangoon, which is now known as Yangon.
Popular Kyay Oh Chains
One of the biggest Kyay oh restaurant chains today is YKKO. It was started in 1988. YKKO has grown a lot and now has 38 restaurants! This shows how much people love Kyay oh in Myanmar.
