Recipe Guide

Burmese Tomato Fish Curry Recipe only This Burmese tomato fish curry is very simple to make with a very delicate taste which is great with fish. Burma has a very long coast line with the Andaman sea which is rich in fish, but the Burmese tend to eat more freshwater fish than saltwater.  Because Burma (now called Myanmar) is abundant with such a natural environment with tropical weather conditions, fertile soil and plenty of fresh water, food is grown in abundance. Today, Burmese people still rely on rice as their main dietary source of food, making up about 75% of their diet. Like most surrounding counties , snack food or street food is available on nearly every street corner. INGREDIENTS Marinade 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder Pinch sea salt 2 tablespoons fish sauce 500 g firm, white fish fillets 5 Asian shallots (red), chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 4 cm  piece  fresh, peeled ginger, finely chopped 3 long red dried chilies (soaked for 20 minutes). chopped 3 table...

Burmese Grilled Prawn and Calamari Salad Recipe only  Because Burma (now called Myanmar) is abundant with such a natural environment with tropical weather conditions, fertile soil and plenty of fresh water, food is grown in abundance. Today, Burmese people still rely on rice as their main dietary source of food, making up about 75% of their diet. Like most surrounding counties , snack food or street food is available on nearly every street corner, unlike the western world which snack food normally means processed rubbish in a fancy packet. So try and start making your snacks from something that is healthier than a packet of potato chips. INGREDIENTS 400 g fresh whole squid 12 raw medium sized green prawns Small handful of fresh Coriander leaves small handful fresh Thai basil small handful Vietnamese mint 2 spring onions 1 Lebanese cucumber Good handful bean shoots 1 avocado handful roasted peanuts handful sesame seeds 30 ml fresh lime juice 30 ml rice wine vinegar 30 ml fish sauce ...

Burmese Golden Egg Curry Recipe only This Burmese golden egg curry is a great healthy dish with great presentation of the eggs. When you have boiled the eggs they are fried until golden brown and slightly blistered. This dish is made with a mild chili tomato sauce and is great served with fresh bread or a salad. INGREDIENTS 4 large size eggs 1/3 cup peanut oil 1/3 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 small Asian shallots, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper 2 large fresh, plump tomatoes, finely chopped 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to taste 2 green long fresh, mild chilies sliced and seeded METHOD 1. Place the eggs in a saucepan, add cold water to cover, bring to the boil, and cook at a medium boil for 8 minutes. Drain the eggs and cool in running cold water to stop cooking. When the eggs are cool, peel them under running water. 2. Heat the oil in a wide heavy frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the turmeric and stir to dissolv...