Nan Gyi Dok recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Nan Gyi Dok Recipe

Inspired by Urban Burma
Time1h
Serves4

Thick rice noodles and curried chicken topped with boiled egg, cilantro, lime, and crispy fried onions. The broth on the side.

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Ingredients

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Noodles

Curried Chicken

Toppings

Method

Preparation of Noodles

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rice Noodles

    Soak the thick rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes, or until softened. Drain and set aside.

Cooking the Curried Chicken

  1. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 3

    Add Garlic and Ginger

    Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 4

    Cook the Chicken

    Add the boneless and skinless chicken thighs to the pot, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 5

    Add Spices and Liquids

    Sprinkle the curry powder over the chicken, and stir well. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, then season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  5. 6

    Simmer

    Cover the pot and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

  6. 7

    Shred Chicken

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble the Dish

    In serving bowls, place a serving of the soaked rice noodles. Ladle the curried chicken and broth over the noodles.

  2. 9

    Add Toppings

    Top with halved boiled eggs, chopped fresh cilantro, crispy fried onions, and lime wedges.

  3. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately, allowing diners to squeeze lime juice over their servings for added flavor.

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