Fresh coconut milk is always best but many of us outside of Asia, unfortunately, do not have this luxury. As with any ingredient, get the best that you can afford, the same goes for coconut milk. Get the one that has the least added ingredients – just coconut milk and water is the best. If […]
Burmese Seafood Curry – a tomato curry from Myanmar
This Burmese Seafood Curry is a very easy recipe to put together using easy to find ingredients. Traditionally, this is a fish curry, made with just fish as the filling, full of tomatoes and flavoured with turmeric. Burmese food can be a bit of a surprise for those expecting Thai like flavours. If you’d like […]
Mohinga, a Burmese Noodle Soup Snack
Scroll down for recipe and video tutorial. Burma or Myanmar, mysterious and much maligned, the latter, sadly, deservedly so for the various atrocities carried out by its military leaders. Despite coming out of the cold and having an elected president in the form of President Thein Sein, the troubles don’t look like they’ll be easing anytime soon. BUT this […]
Nga Yok Chin – Burmese Chilli Dip
Nga Yok Chin – Burmese Chilli Dip is a very simple red chilli condiment/dip that lends heat & tang to any South East Asian Dip. I love to add a small spoonful to my plate as I’m having some rice and curry. Also perfect as a marinade and my other favourite way, jazz up your […]
Let Thohk Sohn – Burmese Rainbow Salad
Watch me make Let Thonk Sohn live on this episode of Savour the Flavour! JUST CLICK HERE! How would I describe Burmese food? To me, it’s an eclectic combination of South East Asian flavours with a notable Indian & Chinese influence. Take today’s recipe as an example. Let Thok Sohn – Burmese Rainbow Salad is a wonderful […]
