Meeshay

Meeshay is a traditional noodle dish originating from Myanmar. It consists of rice noodles and a meat-based sauce (usually chicken or pork), along with an array of toppings. The dish has origins with the Chinese Mixian, but over time it became a delicacy of the Shan people living in Eastern Myanmar. There are several versions of meeshay, but the two main versions are Shan or Mogok meeshay and Mandalay meeshay. The Shan version uses meat cooked in a sauce with onions, rice noodles, rice vinegar, and a dressing of fried peanut oil, chili oil, and soy sauce. The dish is garnished with fried onions, coriander, and spring onions. The Mandalay version has a thicker and oilier meat sauce and a dressing of fried peanut oil, chili oil, and fermented soybeans. This version is garnished with daikon, crushed garlic, coriander, and bean sprouts. Meeshay is enjoyed as a breakfast or light lunch throughout the country.