Yellow split peas must be soaked before use. They are usually flavoured with ground turmeric and added to soups and dal-styled curries. They have a hearty, nutty, sweet flavour and form the base for baya kyaw.
Chana dal
Supermarkets, Asian stores
Rice is an essential part of a Burmese meal and on special occasions, like birthdays and anniversaries, we make butter and lentil rice…
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…
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…