How Rice Is Consumed in Asia

SOUTHEAST ASIA

MYANMAR

Htamin Jin

This fermented rice dish is the regional specialty of the Intha people of Inle Lake in Shan state. The rice is kneaded with boiled fish, fresh tomato paste, mashed boiled potatoes, and finished off with a garlic garnish. Highland Shan rice, a starchy grain, is used alongside Shan potatoes, giving the dish a very rich texture.

THAILAND

Khaoniao Mamuang

Better known as mango sticky rice, this traditional Thai dessert is made with glutinous rice, brown sugar, and fresh mango. It is then drenched in coconut milk, giving it a sweet, creamy, and luscious texture as well as delicious flavour.

MALAYSIA

Nasi Lemak

is a prominent Malay dish in which rice is cooked in coconut milk and pandan (a spicy relish made from ground chilli peppers and various other ingredients) and either fried or curried fish, chicken, or red meat.