Mohinga Recipe - Traditional Burmese Fish Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb catfish fillets, boneless and skinless
• 6 cups fish stock (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
• 1/2 cup chickpea flour
• 1/4 cup rice flour
• 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, finely sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon shrimp paste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• 8 oz thin rice vermicelli noodles, cooked
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved (for garnish)
• 1/2 cup crispy fried shallots (for garnish)
• 1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving)
• 1/2 cup banana stem, thinly sliced (optional, for authenticity)