Finding its place in Southeast Asia on the world map, Myanmar was formerly known as Burma. With a huge influence of Indian, Chinese and Thai cooking style, any Burmese dish would be a reflection of the same. While Khow Suey is a popular choice whenever someone thinks of Burmese cuisine, there are many more varieties that you might have missed out on.
Take a look at some of the Burmese traditionals that will make your mouth water.
1. Htamanè
2. Lephet Thoke
Just like Chinese, Burmese people take their tea very seriously too. If you are thinking Lephet Thoke is a Burmese chai, you’re wrong. It’s actually a tea leaf salad, mixed with crunchy vegetables like cabbage, beans, garlic oil and chilli. The locals enjoy this salad plate as a snack, a starter or even as a main course, when coupled with rice.
3. Buthi Kywa
4. Kyay oh
5. Mohinga
A soup for breakfast, can you imagine? Mohinga is a fish soup with rice noodles that was originally considered to be a working-class meal but has gained the liking of a lot of locals now.
With so many soups and noodles, don’t you feel like slurrping? We know you do.