Burmese cuisine
In the mainland, Myanmar restaurants are rare, and Myanmar and Thai cuisine have one thing in common, that is, they are known for their sour and spicy. But although Myanmar and Thailand are neighbors, Burmese cuisine is nowhere near as popular as Thai cuisine; Although it is also sour and spicy, the sour and spicy flavor of Burmese cuisine is much more subtle and conservative.
【Chinese Name】Burmese cuisine
【Classification】Myanmar
【Taste】Sour and spicy
Historical background
Myanmar is a country with a long history of civilization, dating back 5,000 years. Myanmar is home to more than 130 ethnic groups.
Myanmar is a poor and backward country that was once invaded by foreign countries, so Myanmar's food culture has also been affected. In Myanmar, there are many descendants of various races. Among them, the most obvious are Indians. In Mandalay, Indians make up a large proportion, so Burmese-style Indian snacks are also a highlight. FOR EXAMPLE, DAN BAO (AKA CURRY RICE), FINGER RICE, AND TATAMA (A TYPE OF BAI BREAD).
Myanmar's snacks bring together the diets of many countries. Mainly including: Myanmar itself, India, China, Western Europe, etc.
Burmese people are a people who love to eat, whether it is a rich family or a poor class, they all eat more and eat less, so Myanmar food will be more sour, spicy and salty, so that it is good to match rice.
"Even for breakfast, we love to eat, no one will love bread or pasta, firstly, they are not used to it, and secondly, if they have not eaten, everyone feels that they are not full."
characteristic
The characteristics of Myanmar cuisine are sour and spicy, although it looks similar to Thai food, but the mouth is less overbearing Thai food, although it is also sour and spicy, but overall it is subtle and rich in aftertaste.
Although Myanmar is a small country, there are more than 100 ethnic groups living here, and the integration of ethnic groups makes Myanmar cuisine as rich and colorful as Myanmar culture.
Myanmar is a tropical country with an average temperature of around 40 degrees Celsius, however, Myanmar people are very keen on all kinds of A JIOU, or fried foods. In our green food society, fried food seems to be listed as the most junk food, but in Myanmar, both men and women of all ages love to eat these fried foods. A JIOU IN MYANMAR HAS A VARIETY OF TYPES, SUCH AS: FRIED ARTICHOKES, FRIED CORN, FRIED PEANUTS, FRIED BEANS, FRIED ONIONS, FRIED BANANAS, FRIED GOURDS, FRIED SHRIMP, ETC. Myanmar's fried food is not the same as China's production method, they like to stir these things with flour, and add various spices from Myanmar to fry in an oil pan, the aroma is overflowing, people can't help themselves! Fried food in Myanmar is one of the most distinctive snacks in the region. Fragrant fried food tossed with their special sauce, the taste can only be tasted in Myanmar!
Fish soup rice noodles are also one of the more characteristic snacks in Myanmar. In Mandalay, "Golden Craftsmanship" fish soup rice noodles are the tastiest. There are already several branches in Mandalay, especially on 73rd Street and around the Imperial City. THERE ARE MANY TYPES OF FISH SOUP RICE NOODLES IN MYANMAR, THE MOST AUTHENTIC OF WHICH IS SAID TO BE KACHIN FISH SOUP RICE NOODLES (GE YIN MONG HINA).
Traditional Myanmar cooking, although curry is cooked, but not in the dish, because coconut milk contains cholesterol, eating more is not good for health.
Since there are more Chinese in Myanmar, you can taste a lot of snacks with Chinese flavor in Myanmar, especially in Mandalay. Among these flavored snacks, Yunnan flavor is also popular. The more famous is Yunnan's spicy dishes. In the 73rd Street and 34th Street Chinatown of the ancient city of Mandalay, spicy cuisine is the most. Most of the people who set up shops are Chinese living in Myanmar, mainly Chinese from Yunnan. Since the Burmese people love to eat spicy, and there are many Yunnan people over there, the business of these shops is at its most prosperous when night falls.
Specialities
01. Burmese curry
Burmese curry refers to the collective term for thick soups made from a variety of 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 markedly different from that of neighboring countries. It has a milder flavor and is usually thicker than similar curries in Thailand. Because Burmese curry uses dried spices in addition to fresh herbs and aromatics.
02. Fish noodle soup
Fish noodle soup or fish soup rice noodles, it consists of fish broth, rice noodles, onions, boiled eggs, ginger and different herbs. It is very similar to our Hunan noodles and is often considered the national dish of Myanmar. Fish soup powder is sold throughout the day, but it is 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 recipe for noodles. This is 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 and crushed peanuts, which is simple and delicious!
04. Burmese fragrant rice
Burmese fragrant rice is a mixed rice dish that is traditionally made from chicken, but it can also be made using beef, lamb, fish or shrimp, among others. Flavored rice is made with spices like pilaf, turmeric, cumin, coriander, coconut milk or saffron that make this dish quite strong.
05.Khow suey
Khow Suey is a noodle soup that originated in Shan State. The soup base is usually curry with coconut milk, usually served with egg noodles and beef curry as well as different vegetables. This dish resembles Burmese noodles, which literally means "coconut milk noodles"
06.Kyay Oh
Kyay Oh is a popular noodle soup made from pork and eggs in Burmese cuisine. Kyay oh is made with rice flour and marinated meatballs. The broth is made with pork, chicken or fish. The cooked meatball broth is topped with hard-boiled eggs, crushed peanuts and minced garlic.
This dish is very popular throughout Myanmar. Vegetarians generally substitute tofu for the meatballs.
07.Be Kin (roast duck)
Be Kin Burmese specialty duck rice with a strong Peking duck style. The duck is smeared with a sauce consisting of a mixture of sauce, spices and seasonings, crunchy on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside.
08.Marlar Hin
Marlar Hin, a mainland-like coleslaw made with a mixture of tofu, beans, rice noodles, peas, carrots and any other seasonal vegetables, is 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 flour, salt, sugar, water and green onions, fried in oil. In fact, it is a copy of the mainland's leek box and various vegetable filling 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 replica of fritters and is popular on the streets of Myanmar.
12.Bein Mont
Bein Mont is a traditional Burmese snack that is a crispy and fluffy pancake coated with walnuts, sesame seeds or poppy seeds and sugar, which makes them sweet but not greasy.