Burmese fried rice ( my, , , ''htamin gyaw''), also known as fried rice with boiled peas ( my, ပဲပြုတ်ထမင်း‌ကြော်) is the traditional Burmese recipe for

fried rice Fried rice is a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or a frying pan and is usually mixed with other ingredients such as eggs, vegetables, seafood, or meat. It is often eaten by itself or as an accompaniment to another dish. Fr ...

. Burmese fried rice normally uses

paw hsan hmwe Paw san hmwe ( my, ပေါ်ဆန်းမွှေး, ; also spelt paw san hmwe and known as Pearl Paw San or Myanmar pearl rice) is a high-grade variety of aromatic rice (fragrant rice) grown in Myanmar. Paw hsan hmwe is known for its good ...

, a Burmese fragrant short-grain rice (rounder and shorter than other varieties). A popular plain version consists of rice, boiled

peas The pea is most commonly the small spherical seed or the seed-pod of the flowering plant species ''Pisum sativum''. Each pod contains several peas, which can be green or yellow. Botanically, pea pods are fruit, since they contain seeds and d ...

, onions, garlic, and dark soy sauce. An accompanying condiment could be ''ngapi kyaw'' (fried fish paste with shredded flakes) and fresh cucumber strips mixed with chopped onions, green chili, and vinegar. The dish is a common breakfast meal in Myanmar, and can be optionally topped with a fried egg.

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