Best Burmese Curry And Rice Recipes

BURMESE COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Heat coconut milk, water, onion, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Pour in rinsed and drained rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, tender, and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

BURMESE CURRIED PRAWNS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet or wok. Add onion, garlic and ginger and stir-fry until lightly browned. Add tomatoes, curry powder, garam masala, tamarind powder or paste, turmeric and paprika. Cook over medium heat till tomatoes begin to soften; stir in shrimp, peppers, fish sauce and 2 tablespoons cilantro.
• Increase heat slightly and stir-fry shrimp about 3 minutes, until they turn opaque. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently until shrimp are cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes depending on size. If sauce is too thick, add 2 or 3 tablespoons water.
• When shrimp are done, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of cilantro.

BURMESE CURRY AND RICE

Steps:

• Dice the onions and fry gently in butter for a few minutes.
• Add curry and simmer till onions are almost done.
• Add hamburger and cook till done.
• Add mixed veggies and tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat.
• Salt to taste. If more curry is needed, mix it with a little water before adding.
• Make a small salad with the lettuce, tomato and cucumber (amounts are general, use what is right for the # of people).
• Cut bananas in half and then again lengthwise.
• Lay out in buffet as follows: rice, curry mix, salad, crushed potato chips, peanuts, coconut, banana slice and lemon juice.
• Mound on plate in order, place a banana slice on either side and squeeze lemon juice on everything.
• Enjoy!

PERFECT BURMESE BEEF CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pot and fry the meat, onions, garlic, and ginger till the onions are golden brown.
• Add the turmeric and chilli powder, stir and add the stock.
• Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer till the meat is tender.
• Add the soy sauce, and salt to taste.

BURMESE CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Rub chicken thighs with curry powder, garam masala, salt. Cover and set aside. Place onion, garlic, ginger, cayenne pepper, and paprika in a blender with 2 tablespoons of water and blend into a smooth paste.
• Heat the oil in a large, lidded skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion mixture until darkened, about 7 minutes. Stir in chicken thighs and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then add tomatoes, lemon grass, and fish sauce. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of water and bring the curry to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low and cook until the chicken begins to fall apart, stirring occasionally, 25 to 35 minutes. Remove lid and increase heat. Cook until the sauce is reduced, about 5 minutes. Skim off excess oil from the top and discard.