Borrowed from the Shan ethnic group, naam ngiew is a broth-like curry rich in flavour. Intensely aromatic ingredients like shrimp paste, garlic, shallots, turmeric root and chillies are cooked with tomatoes, minced pork and the eponymous ngiew blossoms before being added to tender pork ribs. Naam ngiew is often served on a bed of rice vermicelli noodles (kanon jin).