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Nutritional Values

πŸ”₯350kcal
πŸ’ͺ14gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
πŸ₯‘12gFat
🌿8gFibre
βš–οΈ300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Shan Tofu Salad

How to order / say it
Say it α€›α€Ύα€™α€Ία€Έα€α€­α€―α€Ÿα€°α€Έα€žα€―α€•α€Ί β€” [shan toh-hoo thoke]
Order Could I have Shan Tofu Salad, please?
Locally α€›α€Ύα€™α€Ία€Έα€α€­α€―α€Ÿα€°α€Έα€žα€―α€•α€Ία€α€…α€Ία€•α€½α€²ζ¬²α€α€»α€„α€Ία€•α€«α€α€šα€Ία‹
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A tangy and spicy chickpea tofu salad.

Why try it?

This salad represents Yangon's melting pot of ethnic diversity, influenced by the flavors of the Shan state with its unique use of chickpea tofu as a refreshing and street-side favorite.

How it tastes

The salad combines the creamy texture of chickpea tofu with the kick of chili and lime, finished with refreshing cilantro and garlic. Served cold, it's invigorating and light.

Origin & History β€” first documented: 1890

Rooted in Shan State culinary traditions, this dish became popular in Yangon during the trade evolution of the late 19th century, adapting to local tastes and markets.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🫘 100 g chickpea flour
  • πŸ§‚ 5 g turmeric powder
  • πŸ‹ 30 ml lime juice
  • πŸ§‚ 10 g chili flakes
  • 🌿 20 g cilantro
  • πŸ§„ 15 g garlic
  • πŸ«’ 20 ml sesame oil

Method

  1. 1 Prepare chickpea tofu by cooking chickpea flour with water and turmeric.
  2. 2 Cut chickpea tofu into cubes and chill.
  3. 3 Toss cubes with lime juice, chili flakes, cilantro, and garlic.

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