Saffron is the stigmas of the saffron crocus which imparts a distinctive aroma and an intense yellow colouring. It gives biryani rice the authentic flavour and colour.
Turmeric
Supermarkets, Asian stores
Burmese chicken biryani
As the name suggests the rice becomes sticky when cooked. It is made into a variety of dishes both savoury and sweet…
White poppy seeds are used in Burma although there is very little to distinguish them from the blue poppy seeds…
Sago pearls are almost identical to tapioca but they come from a different plant. The pearls are cooked and eaten with coconut milk…
Similar to spring roll wrappers, popiah wrappers are thin paper-like crepe usually made from rice flour and circular in shape…
