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
White radish is also called mooli or daikon. It has a mild peppery taste. It can be either eaten raw or cooked…
Wood ear mushrooms are also known as black fungus, wood ear mushrooms are usually sold dried…
Tea is not only drunk but also eaten in Burma. The leaves are fermented and pickled then served as a salad…