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 mushroom
Wood ear mushrooms are also known as black fungus, wood ear mushrooms are usually sold dried…
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
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
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…
tea leaves, pickled
Tea is not only drunk but also eaten in Burma. The leaves are fermented and pickled then served as a salad…
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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