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Rice with Fermented Bean Paste (Pon Ye Gyi) Recipe

A traditional Burmese dish featuring rice and fermented bean paste, known as Pon Ye Gyi.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Burmese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rice rinsed
  • 1 cup Fermented Bean Paste (Pon Ye Gyi)
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
  2. 2. In a pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
  3. 3. Add the fermented bean paste and stir for 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4. Add the rinsed rice and stir to coat the rice with the paste.
  5. 5. Pour in the water and add salt. Bring to a boil.
  6. 6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
  7. 7. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Fermented Bean Paste, Pon Ye Gyi, Rice
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