Burmese Fried Roselle Leaves with Bamboo Shoots & Shrimps (Chin Baung Kyaw)

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned tuna is more affordable.

bamboo shoots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is a healthier alternative and cabbage is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: oyster sauce

Soy sauce is a healthier substitute, and oyster sauce can be more affordable.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and sliced shallot/onion, sauté until fragrant.

Add shrimp and soaked dry shrimp, cooking until pink and opaque.

Stir in bamboo shoots and cook for a few minutes.

Add boiled roselle leaves and season with salt, turmeric, and chili powder, mixing well.

Garnish with green chilies before serving.

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