Made from several types of seaweed, agar-agar is a great vegetarian alternative to gelatine. It makes a firm jelly which sets without refrigeration and does not melt in hot weather. Agar is sold in bundles of dried translucent threads or packets of powder/flakes.
Gelatine
Asian stores
Coconut agar jelly, Burmese faluda
Fermented bean curd is also referred to as preserved tofu or Chinese cheese, these dense creamy cubes of tofu…
Both the leaves and roots of coriander are used in Burmese cooking. It imparts a distinctly strong flavour with an earthy taste…
Traditionally packed in an earthenware jar, preserved cabbage is also known as Dong cai. The preserved cabbage is made…
Both dried and fresh chillies are used in Burma. When serving dishes that are self-assembled, such as Burmese noodle salad (let thote sone)…
Butter bean is also known as Lima, Calico, Madagascar or Snow bean. These large white beans have a rich, creamy texture…