Burma, or the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a country that is home to a great deal of international controversy. Apparently, it has the worst-performing health care system in the world, and it is plagued by reports of "consistent and systematic human rights violations". While it may not be top on my list of countries to visit, that does not mean that its culinary identity isn't worth exploring. It's a bit like the Olympics, where politics and sport are, for the most part, separated as much as possible. So, the same idea holds true for me here, the political climate of the country won't be a factor in my culinary world tour (though it may be subject to comment, lol)!
So, for Burma/Myanmar, I made Mohinga, which is considered to be the national dish. It is a fish soup, with rice noodles, and is absolutely delicious! It is quite a simple dish to make, and it is so very tasty - I would definitely make it again. But much to my consternation, I cannot find a Burmese equivalent to "bon appetit". The closest phrase I could find means "I am hungry", which will just have to do!
Nga bite sa de!
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