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Pe ni lay hin cho (Lentil Soup)
Pe ni lay hin cho (Lentil Soup) is a traditional Myanmar (from Burma) recipe for a classic soup of lentils in an onion in a turmeric and fish sauce base. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Myanmar version of: Lentil Soup (Pe ni lay hin cho).
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
30 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
Serves:
4
Rating: 
Tags : Vegetable RecipesBean RecipesMyanmar Recipes
Pe ni lay hin cho (Lentil Soup) a Classic Myanmar recipe for a curry of prawns (shrimp) in a spiced tomato, onion and green chilli base.
Ingredients:
400g lentils
2 onions
5 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp salt (or to taste)
2 tsp fish sauce
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
Method:
Thinly slice the onion, then fry in the oil until golden brown. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Wash and pick over the lentils. Place in the pot with the oil, add 100ml then stir in the ground turmeric.
Bring to a boil and fry the mixture briefly, until aromatic then stir well to combine.
Add 1.5l water along with the salt and fish sauce. Bring back to a boil, reduce to a brisk simmer, cover and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Turn into a warmed soup tureen and sprinkle over the fried onions.
Serve immediately.
This soup is a traditional accompaniment to chicken or beef curry.
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