Fermented bean curd is also referred to as preserved tofu or Chinese cheese, these dense creamy cubes of tofu are sold in glass jars usually in a chilli brine. They have a strong aroma and a unique taste. A small amount is added to stir-fried vegetables or made into a sauce with peanuts and fried onions.
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Spicy bean curd & peanut sauce
Fish sauce is essential to Burmese cooking, similar to Thai fish sauce, nam pla. The Burmese version is slightly stronger…
Bombay duck, despite its name, is a type of dried fish also known as bummalo. The fish are hung on racks and dried in the sun…
Eggplant has to be one of my favourite vegetable. Roasted or chargrilled then made into a spicy salad or slow-cooked…
Bamboo leaves are sold dried and require pre-soaking to make them pliable before use. The broad leaves which impart a unique…
Both dried and fresh chillies are used in Burma. When serving dishes that are self-assembled, such as Burmese noodle salad (let thote sone)…