Wood ear mushrooms are also known as black fungus, wood ear mushrooms are usually sold dried. Soak in warm water to reconstitute and add to soups or stir-fries. The mushrooms retains a crunchy texture when cooked.
Cloud ear mushroom
Asian stores
12 ingredient soup, Cellophane noodle soup
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…
Yellow split peas must be soaked before use. They are usually flavoured with ground turmeric and added to soups and dal-styled curries…
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…
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 is not only drunk but also eaten in Burma. The leaves are fermented and pickled then served as a salad…