Steps
- 1.
Pè byouk (Shan State, Myanmar): Fermented soybean paste forms umami base for traditional pork stew
- 2.
Ngapi kyaw (Rakhine Coast): Fermented product used as flavor enhancer in crispy fried fish cakes
- 3.
Htamin jin (Bago Region): Provides sour depth to fermented rice salad with pickled tea leaves
The Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation