Crunchy Burmese Cabbage Salad (Gawbi lethoke)
Posted on 07. Tue, 2011 by grace in Burmese, Healthy Asian, Salad, SE Asian
By Wendy Hutton, Southeast Asia’s Best Recipes, From Bangkok to Bali
The Burmese have perfected the art of making salads, first choosing the vegetables, then adding extra ingredients for saltiness, texture, fragrance and acidity. In this simple yet really tasty recipe, shredded cabbage is mixed with onion, dried shrimp and lime juice, together with crisp-fried shallots or, even better, Burmese Crispy Dried Shrimp Sprinkle.
Fresh Burmese Ginger Salad
Posted on 01. Tue, 2009 by grace in Burmese, Fast Asian Recipe, GF-Adaptable, Healthy Asian, Salad
This is an extraordinarily simple salad that provides a quick and healthy meal. The unusual flavors and textures of this dish are a reflection of the simple and unpretentious character of Burmese cuisine. The key ingredient, ginger, is well known as a digestive aid. – Toni Robertson



