Burmese fried rice explained

Burmese fried rice
Alternate Name:htamin gyaw
Type:Rice dish
Country:Myanmar (Burma)
Region:Southeast Asia
National Cuisine:Burmese
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Serving Size:100 g

Burmese fried rice (Burmese: {{linktext|ထမင်း‌ကြော်, in Burmese pronounced as /tʰəmɪ́ɴ‌ d͡ʑɔ̀/, htamin gyaw), also known as fried rice with boiled peas (Burmese: ပဲပြုတ်ထမင်း‌ကြော်) is the traditional Burmese recipe for fried rice. Burmese fried rice normally uses paw hsan hmwe, a Burmese fragrant short-grain rice (rounder and shorter than other varieties).

A popular plain version consists of rice, boiled peas, onions, garlic, and dark soy sauce.[1] An accompanying condiment could be ngapi kyaw (fried fish paste with shredded flakes) and fresh cucumber strips mixed with chopped onions, green chili, and vinegar. The dish is a common breakfast meal in Myanmar, and can be optionally topped with a fried egg.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Marks, Copeland. The Burmese Kitchen: Recipes from the Golden Land. Thein. Aung. 1994-09-08. Rowman & Littlefield. 9781590772607. en.
  2. Book: Duguid, Naomi. Burma: Rivers of Flavor. 2012-09-25. Artisan Books. 9781579654139. en.