Steps
- 1.
Htamin Gyaw (ထမင်းကြော်) (Yangon street food): Quick frying preserves rice texture while developing wok hei (breath of the wok)
- 2.
Monk's Offering Rice (Bagan temples): Steaming in banana leaves imparts sacred aroma for alms bowls
- 3.
Shan Festival Rice (Shan State): Layered steaming with pickled tea leaves creates complex umami
The Science
Primary Reaction
Starch gelatinization