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Myanmar’s growing gastro-diplomacy

In Episode 2 of What’s Happening in Myanmar In-Depth, we speak about how migration is driving international interest in Burmese cuisine. Chef and content creator Zwe Zay Yan Zaw shares what Myanmar dishes share with their neighbors Thailand and Cambodia.

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Timecodes:

(00:00) Intro

(01:16) Zwe’s introduction

(03:43) Myanmar’s gastro-diplomacy

(7:25) ASEAN perceptions of Burmese food

(11:52) Appeal

(12:47) Similarities and fusion food

(17:23) Finding local ingredients

(22:05) Adapting tastesç

(24:21) Final thoughts

(25:36) Outro

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