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Burma: Nwa Mee Hinga (Oxtail & Watercress)

Burma: Nwa Mee Hinga (Oxtail & Watercress)

1 lb Oxtail, divided into -sections 2 Cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 tb Fish sauce (nam pya ye) 1/2 ts Salt 4 c Water 1/8 ts Pepper 1/2 bn Watercress, divided into -stems The combination of oxtail and watercress gives the soup a rather unconventional flavor and makes it a fine luncheon dish. It is Continue Reading...

Burma: Kyethar Susie Kyaw Stir-Fried Chicken with Chile

Burma: Kyethar Susie Kyaw Stir-Fried Chicken with Chile

Marinate the chicken 2 cups boneless chicken breast, cubed 2 tblsp fish sauce 1/4 tsp turmeric Combine the chicken cubes with the remaining ingredients and marinate for 20 minutes or more. Brown-fry the onions 1 large white onion, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tblsp oil Heat the oil over Continue Reading...

Burma: Kyazangi Kaukswe (Rice Noodles with Curry

Burma: Kyazangi Kaukswe (Rice Noodles with Curry

1 x 1.5 kg (3 lb) roasting chicken 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 tablespoon curry powder 1 1/2 cups thick coconut milk 3 large onions, finely sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup chick pea flour 2 cups thin coconut milk 4 eggs hard boiled 500 g ( I lb) rice noodles, dried Continue Reading...

Burma: Nga Baung Doke  Fish in Banana Leaves

Burma: Nga Baung Doke Fish in Banana Leaves

750 g ( 1½ lb) fillets of firm fish 1 teaspoon salt teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 2 medium onions 4 cloves garlic I teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger ¼ teaspoon chilli powder, optional 1 tablespoon thick coconut milk 1 tablespoon ground rice 2 teaspoons sesame oil 8 Continue Reading...

Burma:  Burmese Chicken Curry

Burma: Burmese Chicken Curry

1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 3 large onions, chopped finely 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoon ginger finely minced 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 3 teaspoon garam masala 4 whole chicken breasts and 3 whole chicken legs 1 cinnamon Continue Reading...

Burma: Lamb with Yogurt

Burma: Lamb with Yogurt

10 lb Leg of lamb 2 1/2 c Plain yogurt 1 tb Salt 1 tb Tumeric 2 tb Paprika 1/4 c Cumin 1/2 ts Cloves 1/2 ts Nutmeg 5 tb Veg oil Directions Bone the lamb and cut into 1″ cubes. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix, cover and refrigerate overnight. Skewer cubes and grill over charcoal Continue Reading...

Burma: Schwe Payon Hinjo (pumpkin soup with Thai basil)

Burma: Schwe Payon Hinjo (pumpkin soup with Thai basil)

1 Tablespoon peanut oil 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1 and 1/2 pounds pumpkin or other winter squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed 4 cups chicken stock (or, traditionally, water) salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup Thai (or sweet) basil leaves, finely sliced Directions Heat oil in a medium Continue Reading...

Burma: Katen Joshi  (Burmese lentil soup)

Burma: Katen Joshi (Burmese lentil soup)

2 cups red lentils 6 cups water 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped salt and pepper to taste Garnishes: 2 hot green chile peppers, cut into rings and soaked in white vinegar to cover for at least an hour. 2 cups chopped sweet onions, cooked slowly in 1/3 cup peanut oil until dark and carmelized. 2 Continue Reading...

Burma: Spiced Coconut Sweet Potato

Burma: Spiced Coconut Sweet Potato

1 Onion, chopped 3 Garlic Cloves, crushed 2 Large Chillies, finely chopped 1 teasp Ground Turmeric 1 teasp freshly grated Root Ginger Salt and Black Pepper 1 tbsp Soy Sauce 240ml/8fl.oz. Coconut Milk 360ml/12fl.oz. Water 1 tbsp Lemon Juice 450g/1lb Sweet Potato, peeled and sliced Directions 1. Continue Reading...

Burma: Fried Roselle Leaves  (Chin Baung Kyaw)

Burma: Fried Roselle Leaves (Chin Baung Kyaw)

6 packs/bunches Roselle Leaves (Chin Baung Leaves) 2 tablespoons Dried Shrimp Powder 1 teaspoon of Shrimp Paste 5 Dried Chilli or 1 teaspoon of chilli powder 4 Large or 8 Small cloves of Garlic 2 medium size Onion 1/2 teaspoon Tumeric (yellow powder) 2 tablespoons of Cooking Oil 5 ticals shredded Continue Reading...

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