Recipes from Myanmar
5 authentic recipes from Myanmar, with ingredients, step-by-step instructions and nutrition info. Add any of them to your free weekly meal planner.
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Mohinga
Mohinga is widely considered Myanmar's national dish, a fish noodle soup sold from street carts at dawn all the way up to elegant restaurants in Yangon.
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Lahpet Thoke
Lahpet thoke may be the most unusual salad in Southeast Asian cuisine, built around fermented tea leaves, a tradition dating back centuries in Myanmar.
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Shan Noodles
Shan noodles are named after the Shan ethnic group, who live mainly in the mountainous east of Myanmar, on the border with China and Thailand.
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Mont Lin Ma Yar
Mont lin ma yar, literally 'husband not separated from wife', is one of Myanmar's most beloved sweet street snacks, often sold in the morning alongside strong,…
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Nga Baung Doke
Nga baung doke, which literally means 'wrapped fish', is a delicate recipe from Myanmar cuisine, often reserved for special occasions due to the time required…
Flavours of Myanmar
The cuisine of Myanmar is built on fresh, everyday ingredients and time-honoured techniques. The 5 recipes gathered on this page lean on those everyday building blocks, so you can bring an authentic taste of Myanmar to your own kitchen without hunting down hard-to-find ingredients or specialist equipment. Each one keeps the techniques approachable while staying true to the way the dish is traditionally made.
What you can cook here
Browse dishes such as Mohinga, Lahpet Thoke, Shan Noodles, Mont Lin Ma Yar. Each recipe opens with a complete, measured ingredient list, then walks you through the method one clear step at a time, with cooking times and per-serving nutrition so you always know exactly what is on the plate. Whether you want a quick midweek dinner or a dish to linger over at the weekend, there is something here worth cooking next.
Add Myanmar to your week
Every recipe here is portioned for a household and slots neatly into a balanced week — light enough for a busy weeknight, generous enough for a relaxed weekend cook-up. Pick a few favourites from Myanmar, add them to your free weekly meal plan, and we will fold every ingredient into one organised shopping list so the cooking is the only part left to do.