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Crunchy Burmese Cabbage Salad (Gawbi lethoke)

Posted on 07. Tue, 2011 by in Burmese, Healthy Asian, Salad, SE Asian

Crunchy Burmese Cabbage Salad (Gawbi lethoke)

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.

Burmese Chicken Coconut Noodle Soup (Ohn No Kyawswe)

Posted on 01. Sun, 2010 by in Burmese, Soup

Fresh Burmese Ginger Salad

Posted on 01. Tue, 2009 by in Burmese, Fast Asian Recipe, GF-Adaptable, Healthy Asian, Salad

Fresh Burmese Ginger 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