Where does Shan Khao Swe come from?

Shan Khao Swe — country of origin: Myanmar (Burma).

What is Shan Khao Swe made of?

Rice noodles, minced pork, tomato, garlic, soy sauce.

Which allergens does Shan Khao Swe contain?

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains soybeans and soybean products.

How do you pronounce Shan Khao Swe?

ရှမ်းခေါက်ဆွဲ (Burmese) is pronounced /ʃáɴ kʰaʊʔ sʰwɛ́/.

Shan Khao Swe

ရှမ်းခေါက်ဆွဲPronunciation (IPA) /ʃáɴ kʰaʊʔ sʰwɛ́/

Shan-style rice noodles served with a savory tomato and meat sauce.

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Cereals (gluten)

Wheat

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products

Soybeans

Contains soybeans and soybean products

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

What it really is

Shan khao swe is a Shan-style noodle dish of rice noodles with a savory tomato and meat topping. The noodles provide a mild base for the more concentrated sauce, and herbs or condiments may be served alongside.

In the version represented here, cooked rice noodles are dressed with a lightly spiced tomato sauce and minced meat. The sauce is reduced enough to cling to the noodles rather than served as a large bowl of broth. Onion, garlic and seasonings build its savory flavor; the amount of tomato, oil and spice differs among cooks. Toppings and condiments can include herbs, chilli or other accompaniments, but they are not required elements of every serving.

The “Shan” name points to a regional food tradition, and noodle dishes there are not all interchangeable. Shan khao swe should be described by its tomato-and-meat dressing, not confused with coconut-milk noodle soups or with a plain noodle broth. Rice noodles are typical, but packaged products or wheat substitutions should be checked. Minced meat may also vary by household, so the menu should be specific about the protein.

How it's served

Serve the noodles freshly cooked with the warm sauce distributed over or beside them.
Offer fresh herbs and chilli separately when available, allowing diners to adjust the finish.

State that the dish contains rice noodles and identify the meat and principal sauce ingredients.
Confirm the noodle label, cooking liquid and any condiments for allergens and dietary requests.

Toppings and seasoning vary by cook.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shan Khao Swe?: Shan-style rice noodles served with a savory tomato and meat sauce.
Where does Shan Khao Swe come from?: Shan Khao Swe — country of origin: Myanmar (Burma).
What is Shan Khao Swe made of?: Rice noodles, minced pork, tomato, garlic, soy sauce.
Which allergens does Shan Khao Swe contain?: Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains soybeans and soybean products.
How do you pronounce Shan Khao Swe?: ရှမ်းခေါက်ဆွဲ (Burmese) is pronounced /ʃáɴ kʰaʊʔ sʰwɛ́/. Select the speaker button next to the dish name to hear it.