World Flavors Cookbook

Burmese Biryani (Danbauk)

Name: Burmese Biryani (Danbauk)
Cook time: 90 min
Cuisine: Myanmar
Ingredients: basmati rice, chicken or mutton, yogurt, saffron, ghee, cashew nuts, raisins, Burmese spice mix

A fragrant and spicy rice dish with chicken or mutton, infused with saffron and Indian-inspired spices.

Cuisine: Myanmar

Ingredients

basmati rice, chicken or mutton, yogurt, saffron, ghee, cashew nuts, raisins, Burmese spice mix

Instructions

Marinate meat with yogurt and spices. Layer meat and partially cooked rice. Steam with ghee, saffron, and nuts until the flavors meld. Serve with a side of salad and soup.