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In spite of being situated between India and China, its cuisine has little to do with that of either country. The rich variety of Myanmar food is presented in this book, with 101 recipes ranging from Well-Behaved Pickled Fish to Golden Rice, Silver Rice. A comprehensive glossary of essential ingredients and where to buy them makes exploring this little-known cuisine as easy as it is tempting. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For anyone who loves to explore countries through their food, here is a passport to Myanmar's diverse and delicious food culture. Adventurous eaters will love this well-written collection of recipes from Myanmar, a country that, for many, is still wrapped in shadows. Easy to prepare and a pleasure to eat, the dishes in Ginger Salad and Water Wafers are sure to launch a thousand dinner parties. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Author Ma Thanegi is an artist, a writer, an enthusiastic cook, and an indefatigable gourmet who has lived in Myanmar since birth. 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