Hsi htamin explained

Hsi htamin
Type:Snack (mont)
Country:Myanmar (Burma)
Region:Southeast Asia
National Cuisine:Burmese
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Main Ingredient:glutinous rice, peanut oil, onions, turmeric
Serving Size:100 g
Similar Dish:Nasi kunyit

Hsi htamin (Burmese: {{linktext|ဆီထမင်း, in Burmese pronounced as /sʰì tʰəmɪ́ɴ/, ; also spelt si htamin) is a traditional Burmese snack or mont, popularly served as a breakfast dish, often served alongside peas or dried fish.[1]

The dish consists of glutinous rice cooked with turmeric, salt, and onions, and served with roasted sesame seeds and fried onions, which renders a golden hue to the rice.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Aye, MiMi. . 2019-06-13. Bloomsbury Publishing. 9781472959485. en.
  2. Book: Gill, Mohana. Myanmar: Cuisine, Culture, Customs. 2013-12-15. Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. 9789814561716. en.