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The culinary style of Myanmar tourism is an intriguing aspect that any traveler would crave to experience at least once in a lifetime.
Indulge in the flavors of Myanmar with these 10 heartwarming dishes.
Since Myanmar opened its doors to the outside world, travelers from around the globe have discovered a mysterious country, secluded from the world for the past 50 years. Like most other Southeast Asian countries, restaurants in Myanmar tend to specialize in a single dish or a particular culinary style. The dishes of Myanmar tourism boast diverse ingredients and flavors, offering travelers the chance to taste unique delicacies not found anywhere else in the world.
1. Tea Leaf Salad
Tea leaf salad is a light dish often served as an appetizer. Perhaps the most popular dish in Myanmar, tea leaves are fermented, giving them a sour and slightly bitter taste. They are mixed with finely chopped cabbage, tomatoes, crispy fried beans, various nuts, and Dutch beans, dressed with a little garlic oil and some slices of spicy chili. However, this dish is also considered a stimulant, so travelers are usually advised not to indulge too much if they don't want to lose sleep.
2. Shan Rice
Shan Rice is a unique dish from Myanmar. This dish consists of rice cooked with turmeric, flattened onto a round plate, then topped with a slice of sweet water fish, drizzled with garlic oil. On top, the rice is usually sprinkled with a mixture of spring onions, basil leaves, and crispy pork skin.
3. Myanmar Curry
Curry is a ubiquitous dish in any restaurant in Myanmar, it's not just a dish but also a fantastic culinary experience. Curry is often prepared with pork, beef, or lamb, served with rice and side dishes of a small bowl of soup and a large tray of fresh vegetables, such as pickled greens, stir-fried vegetables, and various herbs. Curry is a dish that embodies the style and flavors of Myanmar. After finishing the meal, you will be treated to a traditional Myanmar dessert - a lacquerware tray, served with tea sweetened with palm sugar, enjoyed with various nuts.
4. Tea House Delicacies
Tea houses in Myanmar are not just places to enjoy tea; they are also venues for cooking classes and serving traditional dishes. Myanmar tea houses are excellent places for travelers to learn about traditional Myanmar life and culture.
Indian or Muslim tea shops tend to serve light snacks or savory fried foods, such as samosas or poori (fried bread served with potato curry) or baked bread like nanbya (naan). Meanwhile, Chinese tea shops typically serve baked sweet pastries as well as steamed meat-filled buns.
5. Sweet Treats
Unlike sweet treats in the West, sweets in Myanmar are collectively called “moun”. These light snacks are often enjoyed with tea in the morning or afternoon. Unlike candies in other Southeast Asian countries, moun is usually not wrapped with sugar but instead with the sweetness of grated coconut, coconut milk, and fruit. Popular street foods in the capital Yangon are often fried dishes like spring rolls, savory doughnuts, fried bread, and various noodle dishes, accompanied by sweet and sour sauces made from tamarind. Unlike sweet treats in the West, sweets in Myanmar are collectively called “moun”.
6. Fried Delights
Myanmar people have a special passion for deep-fried foods, hence, a variety of fried snacks in different sizes and shapes are the most common street foods in Myanmar.
7. Tofu Noodles
Tofu noodles are one of the most distinctive dishes in Myanmar, this noodle dish is not actually made with tofu but with a thick porridge made from green bean flour, spread over a layer of noodles, served with seasoned chicken and pork, accompanied by green vegetables and chili. It's a strange but truly enticing combination.
8. Nangyi Thoke
Nangyi Thoke is a dry noodle dish, made with slightly thick noodles, served with sliced chicken, fish, boiled eggs, and bean sprouts.
9. Mohinga
Mohinga is often regarded as the quintessential traditional dish of Myanmar. Mohinga is a fish noodle soup cooked with herbs and served with crispy banana stem core. It's a popular breakfast dish in Myanmar, available at most street food stalls, day or night.
10. Shan Noodles
Shan noodles, a simple and popular dish, are a combination of rice noodles in spicy broth, topped with pieces of marinated chicken and pork, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and garlic oil. Shan noodles are often served with pickled greens.
According to Traveltimes.vn
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourNovember 23, 2015
