Review: Auntie VS Burmese Food 3 Days 46 Menus Episode 2

Transportation: Car

Travel: On foot

Continuing from our previous episode, we tasted skewered pork, Burmese tea, and two types of noodle soup in Yangon.

On the second day, they woke up and started eating early in the morning.

After a light breakfast of coffee at the accommodation, we took a leisurely stroll to the market.

Day Two: Ayatachide

Ayar ta shi de in Burmese means "delicious".

According to a website, "delicious" in Burmese is pronounced "gong-ne".

However, when I tried to say it at different stores, they all looked confused. Maybe I pronounced it wrong? ^^"

Coordinates: 16.7757967, 96.1541281

A brown, mountain-shaped cake with a white peak. The vendor cuts it with a knife, puts it in a bag, and sprinkles it with grated coconut. She then adds a spoonful of brown powder that resembles ground nuts.

The brown part resembles a cake mixed with cotton wool, but with more air bubbles. The white part has a relatively fine and fluffy texture.

This market has another unique feature: trucks pass through it, creating an atmosphere similar to that of a traditional Thai market with a retractable roof.

Fried snacks 3 pieces --- 200 JAD (5 baht)

We saw an elderly woman eating a round, black pancake in front of the shop. We thought it must be delicious.

The taste is savory with a hint of saltiness and a subtle aroma of spices. It could be even more delicious with a dipping sauce.

The taste is simple, slightly reminiscent of sticky rice with coconut milk, with almost no sweetness. The grains are soft and fragrant with sesame seeds.

Served with grated coconut for added saltiness and richness.

It looks like garlic chives but tastes like mochi.

This one is delicious. It's the perfect way to end a meal.

The vendors carry whole coconuts with their husks, scraping only what they need directly into bags. This ensures that the coconuts retain their unique, rich flavor.

The highlight was the vendor tossing the noodles with bare hands. As I watched the process, the haunting memory of my bout of food poisoning in India came flooding back.

Sweet, savory, and aromatic with a hint of saltiness, this dish offers a variety of textures, from the crispy fried garlic to the crunchy flatbread.

Cucumber, bean sprouts, shallots, shredded cabbage, with a sweet and sour tamarind sauce, a hint of spring onion to cut through the richness. Delicious!

Served with a light pickled vegetable broth.

The creamy texture of Kway Teow Klook is achieved through the use of besan powder, also known as chickpea flour, which adds a richness similar to coconut milk. This is further enhanced by the addition of a mashed egg yolk.

The dish resembles rice noodles with chili paste and a raw egg yolk. The vendor did not add chili to this dish, but it would have been delicious with it, adding another layer of flavor.

If you're hesitant to try it, you can choose a vendor who wears gloves while mixing the noodles.

Dessert Shop in the Alley Beside the Market

As he walked past the shop, the man confidently grabbed a glass.

Tamarind juice --- Price 100 JPY (2.5 baht)

The taste is a mix of sweet, sour, and a hint of saltiness. It's tamarind juice.

The woman thought to herself that she would not survive the day after the stir-fried noodles she had earlier, followed by a strong laxative.

Noodles with Shan Noodles --- Price 1,700 Kyat (41 Baht)

I stopped by a noodle shop and asked for Mohinga, but the vendor said they didn't have any. So I ended up with another bowl of stir-fried noodles instead.

Unlike other shops in the market, this one adds sauce to the pork and offal, and serves it with a light chicken tom yum-flavored broth.

Shan Noodles

I copied the order from the person next to me again, haha. The color looked good. This dish has a very mild flavor, only slightly salty and sweet. The main ingredient is taro.

The small cup of soup served with Shan Noodles has a stronger turmeric aroma and a spicier flavor than the soup of拌面.

Bogyoke Aung San Market

Coordinates: 16.7796587, 96.1555463

The elusive Burmese rice noodles, or mohinga, that we had been searching for in vain, were unexpectedly found as a complimentary treat at the Bogyoke Aung San Market.

The woman stopped by the market to buy Thanaka. She asked the vendor where she could find Mohinga to eat. The vendor pondered for a moment before briskly walking away.

After finishing, he returned to watch the shop, leaving us to queue in confusion.

Joining the queue.

It turns out that people here are queuing up to receive free water.

Come here!

Mohinga --- Free

Despite the confusion, everyone was smiling and eager to help.

Crispy fried banana blossom, peanuts, and coriander to cut through the richness, with sweet, mild shallots that can be eaten whole. Delicious and satisfying.

After finishing the cup, he regained his composure and saw a bag of mohinga in front of the jewelry store next door. The bear duck then went in to thank and inquire.

The text conveys that the establishment is hosting a celebratory event in anticipation of the upcoming Burmese New Year, also known as Thingyan or Tazaungdaing.

Still strolling through the Bogyoke Aung San Market

The pungent aroma of fish sauce led the way, followed by tentative bites that gradually revealed the tartness of pomelo and lime.

The crunch of fried garlic, shredded cabbage, and roasted peanuts, with a hint of chili spice to wake up the senses.

Balance the flavors with springy fried tofu.

The familiar taste is starting to come through. If you add dried shrimp, it's clearly a Thai papaya salad. It's strange, a familiar taste presented in a new dimension.

The auntie tried to tell the uncle that it was "delicious" using the word "gong-ne" that she had learned from the web.

This sweet treat, wrapped in a banana leaf like sticky rice, is located on the far left tray. It resembles "kalamae," a chewy and sweet coconut candy, with a sticky and slightly doughy texture.

The aroma is slightly reminiscent of caramelized sugar, but not sweet.

This dish is best enjoyed with grated coconut, which adds a fragrant and delicious touch. Overall, it is a mild-flavored dessert with a subtle sweetness and creamy texture.

Coordinates: 16.7783689, 96.155141, adjacent to Junction City Shopping Mall.

Tea Leaf Salad (La-Pae-Toe) --- Price 1,000 JPY (24 Baht)

High expectations for the tea leaf salad, but it turned out to be sour, bitter, and very salty. T^T

Despite their reluctance, they forced themselves to eat, fearing that the vendor would be discouraged if they refused. The vendor had carefully arranged the tomatoes, demonstrating their dedication.

The taste became increasingly bitter as I continued eating. Feeling sorry for myself, I was fortunate when the rain began to fall. It provided a seamless opportunity to discreetly return the dish without finishing it. Phew!

The scene cuts to Thailand, where Bear Duck has bought a box of pickled tea leaves to bring home. Although his memory isn't very good,

However, I would like my family to have the same experience. 555 It turned out that the box type was more delicious, huh? It was fun to eat.

A symphony of flavors: tangy, salty, savory, and a hint of sweetness, punctuated by the satisfying crunch of mung beans. The subtle bitterness of tea enhances the overall experience, creating a harmonious and complex taste sensation.

The deliciousness is likely due to the tea leaves, the proportions of ingredients, and the quality of the raw materials.

To make it complete, add dried shrimp and shredded cabbage. Perfect.

Coordinates: 16.7727667, 96.1594677

Fried Tofu --- Price 200 JPY (5 Baht)

Retreat to your room to escape the rain and recharge, then replenish your energy in the evening with Burmese tofu.

The exterior is crispy, while the interior is soft and smooth. My uncle couldn't believe it was tofu and thought I had bought the wrong thing.

No need to dip in sauce, it's already delicious. Slightly salty and savory, it's addictive. It tastes like fried milk mixed with french fries.

The Burmese tofu may have a smoother texture and less of a green bean odor than the soybeans we are familiar with, possibly due to the inclusion of chickpea flour.

Coordinates: 16.7763383, 96.159972

The food is delicious, affordable, and has a good overall taste.

Traditional Shan Noodle --- Price 1,900 Kyat (45 Baht)

A harmonious blend of sweet, salty, savory, and aromatic spices, with tender diced chicken and crunchy roasted peanuts.

Served with a light, savory broth, topped with crispy fried noodles and a small cup of pickled vegetables.

Fried Tofu --- Price 1,500 Kyat (36 Baht)

Deep-fried tofu served with fermented vinegar. The staff generously sprinkled pepper and placed a jar of chili oil on the side.

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. If you buy it and fry it at home without soaking it in oil, it should be incredibly delicious.

Power outages are common in Burma, but what's unusual is that the lady boss keeps eating non-stop. >o<"

Shan Traditional Fried Rice --- Price 3,000 Kyat (71 Baht)

Aromatic grilled pork salad with a hint of shrimp paste, served with crunchy carrots and green beans.

Grilled Pork Salad --- Price 3,000 JPY (71 THB)

Enjoy the tender and juicy grilled pork loin, cooked to perfection.

Sticky Coconut --- Free

In Burmese, the term "Presents" is preferred over "Gift" or "Complimentary" when referring to a small treat or gift offered after a meal.

Steamed sticky rice dumplings wrapped in banana leaves, filled with grated coconut, offering a fragrant, sweet, and slightly sweet taste.

The second day, after successfully navigating the kway teow klook, the auntie was no longer afraid of anything.

The vibrant Bogyoke Aung San Market offers a delightful culinary experience, with friendly vendors and a wide variety of delicious food.

The food at 999 restaurant is delicious and enjoyable. ^_^

The next episode (final episode) will take you to taste Burmese rice and curry. Is it really salty and oily? Not long now.

Expenses

The total cost of food for the second day was 15,100 kip (357 baht), which is 179 baht per person.