mangosteen
Mangosteen is a small, round fruit, with a thick, purple-brown rind and with a distinct floral fragrance. Once you crack open the outer shell…
roselle leaves
It is called chin baung ywet in Burmese, the roselle leaves have a lovely sour taste. Cooked with chillies and shrimp paste…
popiah wrappers
Similar to spring roll wrappers, popiah wrappers are thin paper-like crepe usually made from rice flour and circular in shape…
rice vermicelli
Rice vermicelli are thin noodles made from rice flour and sold dried. Before using, soak in water until soft then boil until cooked…
pandan leaf
Sometimes referred to as screwpine leaf, pandan leaves impart a delicate yet distinctive aroma. The leaves are pounded and strained…
mango, green
Green mangos are used in salads, pickles and curries. It is different to ripe eating mango – the flesh is a pale green…
shrimp, dried
Dried shrimps in Burma have a lovely smoky smell and there is always a jar of pounded dried shrimps in the cupboard for a thote (salad)…
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