[dropcap size=big]B[/dropcap]urmese food might be the next wave to take off in L.A. There are few to no chefs who specialize in Burmese cuisine, and that’s something Matthew Kyin wants to correct with his pop-up Myanmar 101. He told L.A. Taco that he wants to introduce L.A. to Burmese culture “and food is the best way to introduce culture.”
That idea is boiled down in a Burmese "taco," which Myanmar 101 debuted at our member-only tasting (sign up and support my writing habit!) with Goat Mafia this past weekend. Also this week, a fried chicken sandwich ... Baja-style?
The Burmese Taco
An act of synthesis through food, this taco is a showcase of the Burmese flavor palate in the form of the taco. It uses a paratha as the tortilla, which is a like a croissant pita. The protein is a curried beef topped a Burmese slaw and pico de gallo. The taco is topped with a chili sauce made from chopped Thai chiles, fish sauce, and lime.