The Burmese make some of the most sophisticated, nutritious and delicious salads I have come across in my world travels. My favorite place to get a hand-tossed salad in Yangon is near Sule Pagoda.
This is simple, and the flavor different from what might be expected from the two ingredients. Originally from A Book of Honey
by Eve Crane.
Method
Whisk together. Adjust amounts according to need and taste. Use raw buckwheat honey for a powerfully nourishing boost.
This dressing is a real tongue titillator as well as very nourishing. Sesame seeds are high in easily absorbed calcium and miso is a live-culture fermentation which also helps with calcium absorption.
makes about 1 cup
Method:
Blend the tahini, lime juice and oil. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
If you like Waldorf salad you will love this rich, creamy dressing. This is reminiscent of the delicious house dressing of Mudbrick Vineyard on Waiheke Island, New Zealand. makes about 2 cups 1T apple cider vinegar 1/2 c raspberries, frozen 1T dijon mustard 1 T honey 1 lemon's juice salt and pepper 1 1/2 c walnut oil Method: Combine first…
This is phenomenal. Especially if you like fresh Thai salads like green papaya salad or vermicelli salad.
The spaghetti squash makes an interesting substitute for noodles in this cooling salad. Great for a hot summer day.
serves 4
While it is still hot, cut it in half. Remove seeds. Remove spaghetti strands with a fork into a bowl. Get what you can and allow the rest to cool for easy removal later.
Add:
Burmese tomato salad is easy to make, delicious and nutritious. This video recipe shows how to make this signature dish of Myanmar.
This makes a nice breakfast. It has a powerful punch of nutrients and energy. It is also just a really nice salad and can be served hot or warm.
Serves 4
Lightly steamed homegrown green beans are delicious with cream cheese and balachaung
Serves 2-4
Method:
Blanch green beans and drain. While hot add the cream cheese and toss until it has melted and coated the beans. Add balachaung, lime juice and salt to taste.
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.
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