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The Rangoon Sisters

Recipes from our Burmese family kitchen
By Amy Chung and Emily Chung
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The Rangoon Sisters by Amy Chung and Emily Chung is a delightful exploration of Burmese cuisine, brought to life through the authors' personal experiences and family recipes. The book offers a collection of accessible yet authentic Burmese dishes, encouraging readers to explore the bold flavours and comforting traditions of this unique culinary heritage. With captivating anecdotes and practical cooking tips, it serves as both a guide and an inspiration for home cooks interested in broadening their culinary horizons.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about Burmese cuisine and love experimenting with new recipes at home. This cookbook offers an array of delicious and authentic dishes, complete with personal stories from the authors, bringing the vibrant flavours and culture of Myanmar right into your kitchen. It's perfect for home cooks seeking exotic flavours with a personal touch.

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'The Rangoon Sisters taught me everything I know about Burmese food.

The ultimate Burmese cookbook from supper club extraordinaires; this will do what Persiana (172k TCM) did for middle-eastern food, along with Made in India (60k TCM) for Indian cuisine and Mamushka (23k TCM) for Ukrainian food.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The ultimate Burmese cookbook from supper club extraordinaires; this will do what Persiana (172k TCM) did for Middle-Eastern food, along with Made in India (60k TCM) for Indian cuisine and Mamushka (23k TCM) for Ukrainian food.

The Rangoon Sisters taught me everything I know about Burmese food. And now they can teach you too.' - Grace Dent

'Amy and Emily's food is vibrant, colourful and packed with flavour. I can't wait to make everything in this book.' - Melissa Hemsley

Love Thai food? Addicted to Chinese and Indian? Then it is time to discover the flavours of Burma.

The Rangoon Sisters is a celebration of the incredible food and flavours that are found throughout Myanmar, including over 80 evocative recipes that have been made easy and accessible for the modern home cook by supper club extraordinaires Emily and Amy Chung.

Including chapters such as Snacks, Salads, Curries, Rice, Noodles and Sweets, the simple recipes are perfect for a quick weekday family meal or a comforting slow cook on a weekend. And the food is ideal for sharing and pairing – rich bowls of curry are contrasted with vibrant salads and heaps of steaming rice.

Recipes include:

  • Mohinga (fish chowder)
  • Pumpkin curry
  • Pickled tealeaf salad
  • Stuffed aubergine curry
  • Butterbean stew
  • Coconut chicken noodles
  • Mango and lime cheesecake

With easy-to-follow instructions and no specialist equipment or expensive ingredients needed, The Rangoon Sisters is essential for anyone wanting to make delicious, simple Burmese food at home.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781529103205

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ebury Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 916g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Amy Chung (Author) The Rangoon sisters, aka Amy and Emily Chung, are home cooks and junior doctors who started their sell-out supper club in 2013. Their number 1 fan is Grace Dent - who said that their Mohinga (fish chowder) was 'the nicest thing I put in my mouth in 2017' and in January 2018 they were number 1 in the Observer Food Monthly's 'Best 50 Things in Food 2018'. They have featured in Esquire, Khoollect, Observer and Evening Standard. Emily Chung (Author) The Rangoon sisters, aka Emily and Amy Chung, are home cooks and junior doctors who started their sell-out supper club in 2013. Their number 1 fan is Grace Dent - who said that their Mohinga (fish chowder) was 'the nicest thing I put in my mouth in 2017' and in January 2018 they were number 1 in the Observer Food Monthly's 'Best 50 Things in Food 2018'. They have featured in Esquire, Khoollect, Observer and Evening Standard.

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