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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...

Thai Tofu and Vegetable Curry Recipe only This Thai tofu and vegetable curry recipe is a good example of a typical Thai curry from the south of the country where the food bears the closest similarities to the food of India. The chili, turmeric, ginger and coconut milk could just as easily be found in a southern Indian vegetable curry as they are in this. INGREDIENTS 300 g firm silken tofu 6 fresh garlic cloves, quartered 3 fresh small red chilies, chopped 10 cm piece fresh lemongrass, white part only, chopped coarsely 1.5 cm piece fresh turmeric, chopped coarsely 4 cm piece fresh ginger, chopped coarsely 1 medium brown onion, chopped finely 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 400 ml can coconut milk 1 cup vegetable stock 2 fresh kaffir lime leaves 4 medium zucchini, chopped coarsely 1 small cauliflower, cut into small florets 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh coriander, chopped coarsely 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh Thai basil leaves METHOD 1. Press tofu ...

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...