tofu

tofu

Tofu serves as an excellent canvas for absorbing flavours, making it an ideal ingredient for both savoury and sweet dishes…

Yam

yam

Yams are slightly sweet, not too starchy with an earthy, nuttiness that can be used in both savoury and sweet dishes…

yellow split peas

yellow split peas

Yellow split peas must be soaked before use. They are usually flavoured with ground turmeric and added to soups and dal-styled curries…

wood ear mushrooms

wood ear mushroom

Wood ear mushrooms are also known as black fungus, wood ear mushrooms are usually sold dried…

white radish

white radish

White radish is also called mooli or daikon. It has a mild peppery taste. It can be either eaten raw or cooked…

water spinach, morning glory

water spinach

Water spinach is also referred to as morning-glory. This leafy green is popular in Burma and sold in large bunches. The pointy slender leaves…

winged beans

winged beans

Also known as four-angled or goa beans, they are lovely when eaten raw in a salad. The pods are juicy and crunchy when they are young…

turmeric

turmeric

The fresh root looks similar to ginger. When cut it is bright orange in colour with an earthy, peppery aroma and a musky taste…

pickled tea leaves

tea leaves, pickled

Tea is not only drunk but also eaten in Burma. The leaves are fermented and pickled then served as a salad…

shan tofu

tofu, shan

Shan tofu is made from chana dal or chickpea flour. Similar in texture to a soft tofu but pale yellow in colour and has a lovely delicate flavour…

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