Also known as four-angled or goa beans, young tender winged beans are lovely when eaten raw in a salad. The pods are juicy and crunchy when they are young. Choose ones that are about 10-12cm long. The more mature pods can be a little bitter and require blanching in hot water first. They can also be simply stir-fried.
Green beans
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Winged bean salad
Water spinach is also referred to as morning-glory. This leafy green is popular in Burma and sold in large bunches. The pointy slender leaves…
Shan tofu is made from chana dal or chickpea flour. Similar in texture to a soft tofu but pale yellow in colour and has a lovely delicate flavour…
White radish is also called mooli or daikon. It has a mild peppery taste. It can be either eaten raw or cooked…
Tea is not only drunk but also eaten in Burma. The leaves are fermented and pickled then served as a salad…
