Recipes ✦ Quick Meals
Five meals. All under fifteen minutes. All built around a jar of Thami Letto and whatever you have already got in the kitchen.
The beauty of Thami Letto is that it does the heavy lifting for you. The spices, the seasoning, the texture, the depth, it is all already in the jar. Your job is just to cook the base, mix it through, and eat. Here are five meals we make on repeat.
The Classic Burmese Rice Bowl
Cook one cup of jasmine or basmati rice as normal. While it is still warm, add two generous spoonfuls of Thami Letto and mix all the way through until every grain is coated. Top with fresh coriander, thinly sliced white onion, a few spring onions and a generous squeeze of lime. Add a soft boiled or fried egg on top if you want more substance.
This is the dish Thami Letto was born to do. Everything else on this list is extra. Start here.
✦ Tip: Warm rice works far better than cold. If using leftovers, reheat them first.Noodles with Thami Letto and a Soft Boiled Egg
Cook 150g of rice noodles or egg noodles according to the packet, drain well, and mix two spoonfuls of Thami Letto through while still warm. The noodles pick up the oil and spice beautifully. Boil an egg for six minutes, peel and halve, and place on top. Finish with spring onions, coriander and lime.
Rice noodles are closest to the Burmese original. Soba noodles work brilliantly with the vegan version. Instant noodles drained of their sachet work in a pinch and are better than you would expect.
✦ Tip: Drain the noodles thoroughly. Excess water dilutes the topper and the flavour.Fried Rice with Thami Letto
Day old rice is best. Heat a wok until properly hot, add a splash of oil, and stir fry whatever vegetables or protein you have to hand for two to three minutes. Add the rice and toss over high heat for another two minutes. In the final minute, add two large spoonfuls of Thami Letto and toss everything together quickly. The peanuts caramelise slightly and the whole dish transforms.
Add the Thami Letto at the very end. Too early and the peanuts burn. Last minute, high heat, quick toss.
✦ Tip: A splash of soy sauce and a few drops of sesame oil before the Thami Letto goes in adds an extra layer of depth.Toast with a Fried Egg and Thami Letto
Toast a thick slice of sourdough until properly golden. Spoon a generous amount of Thami Letto directly onto the toast while it is still hot. Fry an egg, place it on top, and let the heat from the egg warm the oil in the topper. Finish with a few drops of hot sauce if you like heat and a pinch of salt on the egg yolk.
This is what our mornings look like. It is unexpectedly brilliant and takes less than five minutes.
✦ Tip: The fish version is the best choice here for the deepest flavour.Noodle Salad with a Burmese Twist
Cook 150g of rice noodles, drain and leave to cool to room temperature. Toss with a cup of shredded cabbage and grated carrot, a handful of fresh mint and coriander, and two spoonfuls of Thami Letto. Mix well until everything is coated. The topper acts as both your dressing and your seasoning. Finish with a squeeze of lime and a handful of crushed roasted peanuts on top for extra crunch.
This works well as a packed lunch, made in advance and eaten at room temperature. The flavours actually improve after 20 minutes as the noodles absorb the topper.
✦ Tip: The vegan version works particularly well here for a fully plant based bowl.Five meals, one jar, under fifteen minutes each. Thami Letto does not ask much of you. Just a bowl of rice or noodles and a willingness to mix it all the way through.
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Fish or vegan. Both ready to use straight from the jar.
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