--- product_id: 93460043 title: "Mandalay: Recipes and Tales from a Burmese Kitchen" price: "307.84 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/93460043-mandalay-recipes-and-tales-from-a-burmese-kitchen store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Cultural fusion of Thai, Indian & Chinese flavors 100 authentic Burmese recipes Award-winning, flavor-packed culinary guide Mandalay: Recipes and Tales from a Burmese Kitchen **Price:** 307.84 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍽️ Unlock the secret spice of Burma—your kitchen’s next obsession! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mandalay: Recipes and Tales from a Burmese Kitchen - **How much does it cost?** 307.84 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/93460043-mandalay-recipes-and-tales-from-a-burmese-kitchen) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Explore a Unique Flavor Fusion:** Experience the subtle yet bold tastes influenced by Thailand, India, and China but uniquely Burmese. - • **Dive into 100 Authentic Recipes:** Master Burmese cuisine with a diverse, easy-to-follow collection that fits every skill level. - • **Award-Winning Culinary Storytelling:** Enjoy a beautifully crafted book recognized by Nigella Lawson, Financial Times, and Observer. - • **Cultural Context Meets Kitchen Mastery:** Learn the stories, ingredients, and techniques behind each dish for a truly immersive cooking journey. - • **Perfect for Foodies & Culture Enthusiasts:** Whether novice or pro, this book invites you to join a growing community passionate about Burmese food. ## Overview Mandalay: Recipes and Tales from a Burmese Kitchen by MiMi Aye offers 100 authentic Burmese recipes enriched with cultural stories and practical cooking tips. Celebrated by top food critics and blending influences from neighboring cuisines, this award-winning cookbook invites you to explore and master the unique flavors of Burma with approachable recipes and expert guidance. ## Description There is so much to love in MiMi Aye's wonderful Mandalay - Nigella Lawson One of the Financial Times ' Best Books of 2019 One of the Observer 's 20 Best Food Books of 2019 A flavour explosion Influenced by its neighbours and the countries closest to it, Burmese food draws techniques and ingredients from Thailand, India and China but uses flavours of its own to make something subtle, delicious and unique. The food of Burma is little known, but MiMi seeks to change that within these pages, revealing its secrets and providing context to each recipe with stories from her time in Burma and her family's heritage. Beginning with a look at the ingredients that make Burmese food unique - as well as suitable alternatives - MiMi goes on to discuss the special techniques and equipment needed before delving into chapters such as fritters, rice and noodles, salads, meat and fish and sweet snacks. Within these pages you'll find 100 incredible recipes, enabling you to create a taste of Burma in your own kitchen. Review: yummy and not too difficult - This is an expertly written cookbook by MiMi Aye that combines her personal history, love of the food, insight into her culture and recipes in a way that feels really easy to read along with. There are a mix of really easy simple recipes and more detailed recipes for when you've got more time on your hands. What's also great about the book is you get an understanding of the flavour profiles of the Burmese cuisine, which in turn increases your own understanding. My favourite revelation so far is the fish sauce and peanut butter dressing. I also like that MiMi takes the time to debunk the myths of MSG. I love MSG and I'm glad to see food writers standing up for it! Review: Such an interesting read - Mandalay is a gorgeous book, bright and cheerful not only on the outside but also the recipes and stories inside. It looks inviting and it is. Before buying Mandalay I knew very little about Burma and certainly nothing about the food. Mimi writes with such passion and such fond memories that you cannot help but smile while you are reading and be excited to get stuck in and start cooking. One of the things I loved reading about the most was the idea of living somewhere where you greet each other asking “have you eaten yet?” Truly a place after my own heart. If you have never cooked Burmese cuisine and are not sure what dish to pair with what other dished then fear not, Mimi has put together lots of menu ideas for all sorts of scenarios which have dishes that work really well together. What I love the most about Mandalay though is the gorgeous food and how well the recipes work. I have tried a few different dishes and they do work really well, free of moderations which is always a good thing. The Burmese fried chicken, onion sticky rice and creamed sweetcorn were insanely good and will definitely be repeated. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Images ![Mandalay: Recipes and Tales from a Burmese Kitchen - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+F6LuGoUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ yummy and not too difficult *by S***H on 5 November 2020* This is an expertly written cookbook by MiMi Aye that combines her personal history, love of the food, insight into her culture and recipes in a way that feels really easy to read along with. There are a mix of really easy simple recipes and more detailed recipes for when you've got more time on your hands. What's also great about the book is you get an understanding of the flavour profiles of the Burmese cuisine, which in turn increases your own understanding. My favourite revelation so far is the fish sauce and peanut butter dressing. I also like that MiMi takes the time to debunk the myths of MSG. I love MSG and I'm glad to see food writers standing up for it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such an interesting read *by K***R on 3 July 2022* Mandalay is a gorgeous book, bright and cheerful not only on the outside but also the recipes and stories inside. It looks inviting and it is. Before buying Mandalay I knew very little about Burma and certainly nothing about the food. Mimi writes with such passion and such fond memories that you cannot help but smile while you are reading and be excited to get stuck in and start cooking. One of the things I loved reading about the most was the idea of living somewhere where you greet each other asking “have you eaten yet?” Truly a place after my own heart. If you have never cooked Burmese cuisine and are not sure what dish to pair with what other dished then fear not, Mimi has put together lots of menu ideas for all sorts of scenarios which have dishes that work really well together. What I love the most about Mandalay though is the gorgeous food and how well the recipes work. I have tried a few different dishes and they do work really well, free of moderations which is always a good thing. The Burmese fried chicken, onion sticky rice and creamed sweetcorn were insanely good and will definitely be repeated. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic book! *by S***E on 26 September 2022* This is such a fantastic book on Burmese cuisine! The recipes are well-researched, extensive, and varied, and are so easy to follow and delicious. But most importantly, they authentically capture the tone, taste, and tenor of the delicious and diverse food cultures of Myanmar. I absolutely loved the author's juxtaposition of personal memoir alongside the recipes, which makes for a wonderful (and at times poignant read--see also the author's activism regarding raising awareness on what's happening in Myanmar now). I would highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the cuisine of this rich and historic culture; and for anyone who is looking to familiarise themselves with the food of a country that doesn't get as much spotlight as the cuisines of the South Asian or popular South East Asian regions. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/93460043-mandalay-recipes-and-tales-from-a-burmese-kitchen](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/93460043-mandalay-recipes-and-tales-from-a-burmese-kitchen) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-14*