Htamin Jaw (Burmese Garlic Fried Rice)
Local name: ထမင်းကြော်
In short: Cold cooked rice fried with plenty of garlic, peas, carrot and egg, seasoned with fish sauce and served with lime, raw onion and chili. It takes about 30 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 390 kcal
Htamin jaw is the Burmese way of turning leftover rice into dinner. Instead of heavy soy sauce, the seasoning is light: lots of garlic fried until golden, a little fish sauce, white pepper and sometimes a pinch of turmeric. Peas, carrot and scrambled egg round it out, and the plate is finished with a squeeze of lime, slices of raw onion and fresh chili. It is simple, fragrant and ready in about 30 minutes.
Instructions
- Break up the cold rice with your fingers so there are no clumps.
- Heat the oil in a large wok over medium heat. Fry the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes until pale gold. Scoop out half the garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside for topping.
- Add the carrot to the wok and stir for 2 minutes, then add the peas for 1 minute.
- Push the vegetables to one side, pour the eggs into the cleared space and scramble for 30 seconds until just set. Mix them through the vegetables.
- Turn the heat to high. Add the rice, turmeric, fish sauce, salt and pepper and toss for 4 to 5 minutes, until the rice is hot and lightly toasted in places.
- Stir in the spring onions. Pile onto plates, scatter with the reserved garlic and serve with lime wedges, red onion and chili.
Tips
- Day-old rice fries best. If you only have fresh rice, spread it on a tray and chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes first.
- To add protein, fry 200 g (7 oz) diced chicken first until it reaches 74°C (165°F), or add a handful of small peeled prawns with the vegetables.
Questions and answers
How is Burmese fried rice different from Chinese fried rice?
It is lighter and simpler, with garlic as the main flavor and fish sauce instead of soy sauce, then finished with lime and raw onion on the side.
Can I make htamin jaw with brown rice?
Yes. Use cold, cooked brown rice and fry for a minute or two longer. It will be chewier and nuttier.
Can I make fried rice ahead of time?
It keeps 2 days in the fridge. Reheat it in a hot pan with a splash of water until steaming hot all the way through.
How long does it take to make Htamin Jaw (Burmese Garlic Fried Rice)?
About 30 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 15 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Htamin Jaw (Burmese Garlic Fried Rice)?
About 390 kcal per serving, with 9 g of protein, 53 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 390 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
