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A bowl of mohinga at daybreak, tea shared over conversation, a family gathering around rice and curry. Burmese food offers a glimpse into everyday life. Discover the regional flavours, family traditions and people behind the dishes.
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The smell of garlic warming in oil, the sourness of tamarind, the rich taste of fermented fish paste — many Burmese dishes begin with ingredients familiar in everyday kitchens.
Read moreA meal in Myanmar changes with the landscape — what grows nearby, what reaches the market, and how families have learned to cook all help shape the food.
Read moreGrated coconut, warm jaggery and soft, sticky rice — many of Myanmar's traditional sweets begin with these simple ingredients, made into small treats to enjoy with tea or share with others.
Read moreA squeeze of lime, a spoonful of chilli and a scattering of crispy toppings — noodles and salads bring together some of Myanmar's most familiar flavours, prepared a little differently in every town, household and stall.
Read moreA pot of warm rice, a bowl of curry and a few small dishes to share — in many Burmese homes, this is the familiar starting point for lunch or dinner.
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