Well Burma, I may have overstayed my welcome. It always seems like I end up staying about twice as long as I anticipate in every country I “visit.” And so it’s time to move on, before the blog turns into Girl Cooks Burma.
If you’re new around here or missed a recipe or two, here’s a recap of my Burmese gluten-free cooking adventures.
* Upgrade your side of starch with this Burmese Coconut Rice
* Short on time? A quick marinade yields some fantastic Spiced Yogurt Chicken
* Need a filling lunch that won’t weigh you down? Try this Shrimp and Cucumber Salad
* Because sometimes you need a starchy rice dessert: Sweet Sticky Rice Cake
* The perfect quick meal to use up spring produce: Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry
* A fried treat you can almost feel virtuous eating: Spiced Yellow Split Pea Fritter
* These Coconut Agar-Agar Jellies might be the most fun gelatin dessert ever.
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* Need ideas for that package of ground beef in the fridge? How about some Meatball Curry?
* Golden Crispy Shallots: aka little pieces of heaven aka vegan bacon
* Sprinkle some Toasted Chickpea Flour on your salad for depth of flavor.
* The most fund you can have with hard-boiled eggs: Golden Egg Curry
* I’d happily trade in my daily salad for this Wilted Spinach Salad with Tomatoes and Golden Crispy Shallots.
* Love tofu but aren’t a fan of soy? Try this Chickpea Tofu -a brilliant Burmese alternative.
* If you need ideas for using that tofu, this Chickpea Tofu Salad with Sesame and Cilantro is incredible.
* This Grated Carrot Salad tastes like green papaya salad but is made with easy to find ingredients!
* Bored on tuna salad? Try this Fish Salad with Shallots and Fresh Herbs.
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* Add a dab or two of this Sweet and Fiery Chile Pepper Sauce to spice up scrambled eggs or soups.
* This fragrant and striking Yellow Fried Rice with Shallots and Peas is a snap to make.
* Have some leftover tamarind pulp? You’ll want to try this Tart and Garlicky Tamarind Sauce.
* Sick of boring old burgers? These Beef Lemongrass Sliders are infused with all sort of spiced goodness.
And if that list only whet your appetite for more Burmese food, I do have a couple Burmese cookbook recommendations for you guys.
While you won’t find many English language Burmese cookbooks out there, you’ll find plenty of good recipes in the following three books:
The Burmese Kitchen: Recipes from the Golden Land by Copeland Marks and Aung Thien
Burma: Rivers of Flavor by Naomi Duguid
Under the Golden Pagoda: The Best of Burmese Cooking by Aung Aung Taik
And I’ll just be jumping across the border for a little layover before I do another full-on country visit. Back with a recipe in a bit…