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
Sometimes referred to as jaggery, the palm sugar is sold in tubes, blocks or tin cans. The colour ranges from a deep toffee to golden brown…
Sometimes referred to as screwpine leaf, pandan leaves impart a delicate yet distinctive aroma. The leaves are pounded and strained…
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…
Rice vermicelli are thin noodles made from rice flour and sold dried. Before using, soak in water until soft then boil until cooked…
As the name suggests the rice becomes sticky when cooked. It is made into a variety of dishes both savoury and sweet…