Ngapi jet

Ngapi jet, meaning cooked fermented fish, is a traditional sauce that is widely consumed in Myanmar, especially throughout the central regions of the country. There are many versions of this sauce, but it typically consists of either whole fish ngapi (fermented and salted fish, usually catfish) cut into cubes or ngapi fish or shrimp paste cooked with ingredients such as shallots, tomatoes, dried shrimps, fresh chilis, fish sauce, turmeric, and salt.

The ingredients are fried and then simmered to allow the water to evaporate and the oil to separate from the sauce. This pungent, curry-like dish is typically sprinkled with fresh coriander on top, and it is usually eaten with rice or vegetables (raw or cooked).