White poppy seeds are used in Burma although there is very little to distinguish them from the blue poppy seeds commonly found in the supermarkets. When roasted the seeds have a nutty, sweet flavour and add a crunchy texture.
Blue poppy seeds
Supermarkets, Asian stores
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…
Green mangos are used in salads, pickles and curries. It is different to ripe eating mango – the flesh is a pale green…
Similar to spring roll wrappers, popiah wrappers are thin paper-like crepe usually made from rice flour and circular in shape…
Roselle buds, also known as hibiscus buds or sorrel, are a unique and flavourful ingredient used in culinary creations in SE Asia…
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)…