King of Bagan

The Rulers of Bagan Sr. Name of the King Ruling Years (A.D) 1 Pyu Saw Htee 167-242 2 Htee Min Yin 242-299 3 Yin Min Paik 299-324 4 Paik Thay Lai 324-344 5 Thay Lai Kyaung 344-387 6 Kyaung Du Yit 387-412 7 The’ Htan 412-439 8 Nga Tapar Min Myar 439-494 9 Tharamon Phyar […]

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Blacksmith Workshop

In Se-khong village, there is a blacksmith workshop which produces knives and farming tools, sold at different 5 – day markets around the Inlay region.  

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Golden Triangle

The Golden Triangle is an area of around 350,000 square kilometers that overlaps the mountains of three countries of Southeast Asia: Myanmar, Laos and Thailand. The Golden Triangle designates the confluence of the Sop Ruak River and the Mekong river, since the term has been appropriated by the region tourist industry to describe the nearby […]

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Chaung Thar Beach

Chaung Thar Beach is located 40 km to the west of Pathein (Bassein) in Ayeyarwaddy Division. It is about 5 hrs drive from Yangon to Chaung Thar Beach. It is an attractive wide beach with a muddy delta look. Not only coconut palms but also casuarinas trees can be found at the back of the […]

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Wrapped Banana

MYANMAR FOOD WRAPPED BANANAS (KYAUKNYINTOK) Ingredients 1 ½ cups raw glutinous rice 1 large or 1 ½ pounds grated coconut 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 15 banana leaves. about 6 square inch each 4-8 ripe bananas 2 tablespoons sesame seeds How to cook Wash and soak glutinous rice in water overnight. Continue on following […]

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Wrapped Banana

MYANMAR FOOD WRAPPED BANANAS (KYAUKNYINTOK) Ingredients 1 ½ cups raw glutinous rice 1 large or 1 ½ pounds grated coconut 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 15 banana leaves. about 6 square inch each 4-8 ripe bananas 2 tablespoons sesame seeds How to cook Wash and soak glutinous rice in water overnight. Continue on following […]

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Vegetable Curry

Ingredients 2 medium potatoes 1/2 cup diced salt fish 3/4 cup diced green beans 2 teaspoons dried garlic chips 3/4 cup sprigged cauliflower 1 ½ cups onion. chopped finely 1 medium eggplant Large pinch turmeric 3/4 cup cut okra 1/2 cup oil 3 medium tomatoes. fairly green 1 teaspoon ginger powder 2 green chilies 1 […]

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Tomato Shrimp Paste Dip

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons minced garlic Large pinch turmeric 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes 4 green chilies 2 teaspoons or less shrimp paste Salt to taste 1/3 cup oil 1 small bunch coriander leaves How to cook Chop onion and garlic finely. Skin and chop tomatoes. Soak […]

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Tomato Salad

Ingredients Five tomatoes – washed ¼ cup – sliced garlic 1 cup – sliced onions ½ tsp – salt ½ cup – shrimp sauce 1½ tbsp – sesame seeds. roasted ½ cup – crushed pea nuts. roasted 2 cups – water 1 cup – oil – for frying garlic and some onions How to prepare […]

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String beans Salad

Ingredients 30 – stringbeans – washed ¼ cup – sliced garlic ½ cup – sliced onions ½ tsp – salt ½ cup – shrimp sauce 1½ tbsp – sesame seeds. roasted ½ cup – crushed pea nuts. roasted 5 cups – water 1 cup – oil – for frying garlic and some onions How to […]

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