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Pon ye gyi

🇲🇲 A dish from Myanmar

Pon ye gyi, a dish from Myanmar
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Pon ye gyi is a fermented bean paste commonly used as a condiment or marinade in Burmese cuisine, especially in pork and fish dishes. Pon ye gyi is traditionally made from horse gram beans, alongside other beans.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsfermented horse gram beans, salt, other beans
🔥Cooking methodbeans fermented into a thick paste
👅Flavour & styledeeply savory, salty, pungent umami
🕒When it’s eatena condiment or marinade for meat and fish

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Pon ye gyi come from?
Pon ye gyi is a dish that originated in Myanmar.
What is Pon ye gyi?
Pon ye gyi is a fermented bean paste commonly used as a condiment or marinade in Burmese cuisine, especially in pork and fish dishes. Pon ye gyi is traditionally made from horse gram beans, alongside other beans.