Myanmar is a country located in the heart of Southeast Asia, known for its magnificent temples, beautiful scenery and rich history.
The flavors of Burmese cuisine blend the flavors of China, India and Southeast Asia to form a unique food system with its own style. Burmese cuisine is characterized by curry, salad, soup, rice and noodles.
Beef is a taboo meat in Myanmar because cattle are slaughtered only when the animal is very old or sick. Although Myanmar is a Buddhist country, Hinduism and Islam are also widely spread and have many adherents. Buddhist and Hindu adherents also tend to avoid beef, while Muslims avoid contact with pork. As a result, chicken and vegetarian dishes have become the choice of most people.
01. Burmese curry
Burmese curry refers to the collective name for the thick soup prepared by various sauces in Myanmar. This curry has nothing to do with Indian curry.
In Myanmar, the most typical curries are chicken, lamb, shrimp, and vegetables. Burmese curry is distinctly different from that of neighboring countries. It has a milder taste and is usually thicker than similar curries in Thailand. Because Burmese curries use dry spices in addition to fresh herbs and aromatics.
02. Fish noodle soup
Fish noodle soup or rice noodles are called fish soup, which includes fish soup, rice noodles, onions, boiled eggs, ginger and different herbs. Very similar to our Hunan flour, it is often considered the national dish of Myanmar. Fish soup noodles are sold throughout the day, but are usually eaten at breakfast.
03. Mountain face
Shan Buddhists are one of the most prominent ethnic groups in Myanmar, so much so that they even have their own noodle recipes. It's a very simple but popular recipe that includes slightly spicy chicken broth, marinated chicken nuggets, roasted sesame seeds, and garlic oil. It is also served with pickled pickles, crushed peanuts, and a simple and delicious taste!
04. Burmese rice
Burmese rice is a mixed rice that is traditionally made from chicken, but can also be made with beef, lamb, fish or shrimp. The preparation of fragrant rice is similar to pilaf, turmeric, cumin, coriander, coconut milk or saffron these spices make this dish quite strong.
05.Khow suey
Khow Suey is a noodle soup that originated in Shan State. The soup base is generally made with coconut milk curry, usually served with egg noodles and beef curry, as well as different vegetables. This dish is similar to Burmese noodles, which literally means "coconut milk noodles"
06.Kyay Oh
Kyay Oh is a popular noodle soup made with pork and eggs in Burmese cuisine. Kyay oh is made with rice noodles and cured meatballs. Broths are made with pork, chicken or fish. The cooked meatball soup is sprinkled with hard-boiled eggs, and the peanuts and minced garlic are finished.
This dish is very popular throughout Myanmar. Vegetarians generally replace meatballs with tofu.
07.Be Kin (roast duck)
Be kin Burmese duck rice with a strong Peking duck style. The duck is coated with a mixture of sauces, spices and seasonings, which is crunchy on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside.
08.Marlar Hin
Similar to mainland coleslaw, Marlar Hin is a blend of tofu, beans, rice noodles, peas, carrots and any other seasonal vegetables, making it one of the most popular vegetarian dishes in Myanmar.
09.Mont Lin Maya
Mont Lin Maya is a traditional Burmese street food made up of a mixture of rice noodles, salt, sugar, water and shallots, which is fried in oil. In fact, it is a replica of the mainland leek box and various vegetable stuffing boxes.
10.Sanwin Makin
Sanwin Makin is a traditional Burmese cake made from coconut cream, semolina, butter, sugar, eggs and cardamom.
11. Burmese fritters
Known as Yu Char Kueh in Myanmar, this dish is actually a copy of fritters and is popular on the streets of Myanmar.
12.Bein Mont
Bein Mont is a traditional Burmese snack that is a crispy fluffy pancake coated with walnuts, sesame seeds or poppy seeds and sugar, which makes them sweet but not greasy.