Myanmar (formerly Burma) is strategically situated right between India, China and Thailand and features a unique blend of cultural influences in its cuisine.
This is an all around favorite sauce. It is especially great for grilled meat, mushrooms and vegetables, but is also very nice for samosas and fried snacks. makes 1-2 cups of sauce 3-4 pods tamarind, or tamarind pulp, soaked in boiling water and passed through a sieve 1/2 lime's juice 1 bunch coriander leaves, chopped 1 bunch fresh mint, chopped…
This is really easy to make and handy to have in the kitchen. A mainstay in Burmese kitchens it results in two great additions for salads. Crispy golden fried garlic and garlic-turmeric infused oil. Method: Peel and slice thinly as much garlic as you would like to have available. I suggest 2 heads of garlic to make the exercise worthwhile.…
It was still misty. The unexpected cyclone in the middle of the winter had caused havoc on the road up the mountains to Kalaw. Twenty miles outside of Kalaw the large air-conditioned bus with it’s frozen passengers came to a halt. Christmas morning was fast approaching and my family was gathering in Kalaw this year, I was anxious to arrive. In the last few minutes before the sun rose I was advised to go to the toilet.
“Why?” I asked, expecting to hear some explanation about how if you pee before the sun comes up it is much better for your body than if you pee once the first rays are shining down on the earth.
“Because once the sun comes up everyone is going to see you, there are trucks backed up all the way around the bend,” came the logical answer.
I quickly went and did my business. As the sun rose I went to have a look at what was holding up the traffic. After passing about fifty huge buses and trucks on their way to Kalaw, Inle and Taunggyi, I finally came to the source of the problem.
A truck overloaded with cabbages had tried to pass another large truck on a corner and the edge of the road had crumbled after the unexpected heavy rain. The truck was lucky to still be on the road, the front left tire hung over a drop that quickly disappeared into the mist.
Burmese tomato salad is easy to make, delicious and nutritious. This video recipe shows how to make this signature dish of Myanmar.
Balachaung is a peanut relish with fried onions and garlic which is unique to Myanmar (Burma). This video demonstrates how to make this tasty recipe.
Serves 4
Method:
Put ingredients in a pot and simmer until the lentils are very soft.
The Rakhine people of Western Myanmar love very hot spicy food and make this dip hotter than I can handle it. Therefore, although I say the chili’s are optional, it is no longer an Arakanese dip if the chilis are not added!
serves 4
Delicious and nourishing Burmese tomato salad. Can also be made with green tomatoes for a Shan tomato salad.
In Myanmar this salad is usually made with star-beans* or snake-beans and is another of their famous hand-tossed salads.
Serves 4
Method:
Blanch green beans and cut into about 1 inch lengths. Toss the ingredients together with your hands at the last minute before you serve to your guests. In some areas of Myanmar it is said that the Chef’s hands themselves add the secret ingredient to these famous hand tossed salads.
Serves 4
Method:
Prepare the curry gravy by pounding the ginger, garlic and onions in a mortar and pestle. This can also be done in a food processor.
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