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Similar to other SE Asian cuisines, in Burma coconut is used in curries, rice and sweet snacks. Canned or cartons of coconut milk…

Made from ground chickpeas, chickpea powder has a slightly grainy texture compared to chickpea flour. When roasted, it has a nutty…

A small legume with a mild nutty flavour and creamy texture. Chickpeas are available in dried or canned. I use canned for convenience…

Butter bean is also known as Lima, Calico, Madagascar or Snow bean. These large white beans have a rich, creamy texture…

A fragrant and versatile wrapping which imparts a unique aroma to rice or fish. Street vendors use it to wrap or serve food…

Tamarind pulp or concentrate comes from the sticky flesh of a tamarind pod which taste similar to dates but sour…

Also known as chana, besan or chickpea flour, gram flour is made from ground chana dal or chickpeas. It is pale yellow with an earthy…

Young fresh bamboo shoots are crisp and slightly sweet. Some bamboo shoots can be eaten raw and others require…

Made from several types of seaweed, agar-agar is a great vegetarian alternative to gelatine. It makes a firm jelly which sets without…

While we were in Penang, we ate some durian cake. They were light yet buttery and packed with a durian punch…

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