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Nutritional Values
280kcal
5gProtein
52gCarbs
6gFat
4gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Htamin Jin
How to order / say it
Say it
ထမင်းချဉ် — [hta-min jin]
Order
I'd like some Htamin Jin, please.
Locally
ထမင်းချဉ်တစ်ပွဲ欲ချင်ပါတယ်။
Say locally
A tangy rice salad mixing herbs and spices.
Why try it?
This salad highlights the city's resourcefulness and ability to adapt simple, staple ingredients into a pronounced dish, often enjoyed by locals as a light, refreshing meal.
How it tastes
Expect an intricate balance of sour, salty, and umami flavors with bright hits from herbs like mint and cilantro. Garlic and chilies provide warmth, rounding out the dish's complex profile.
Origin & History — first documented: 1910
Traditionally a Mon dish, Htamin Jin became entrenched in Yangon's food scene by the early 1900s, mirroring the culinary influence as ethnic ties strengthened through urban migration.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g cooked rice
- 🍋 40 ml lime juice
- 🍋 20 g tamarind pulp
- 🌿 30 g chopped mint
- 🌿 30 g chopped cilantro
- 🧄 10 g garlic
- 🧂 5 g chili flakes
- 🫒 10 ml peanut oil
Method
- 1 Mix cooked rice with lime and tamarind.
- 2 Add in mint, cilantro, and garlic.
- 3 Season with chili flakes and drizzle with peanut oil.
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