Pe htaw bhut htamin
Burmese butter and lentil rice
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Pe htaw bhut htamin (Burmese: ထောပတ်ထမင်း; IPA: [tʰɔ́baʔtʰəmɪ́ɴ], also known as butter rice or butter and lentil rice) is a festive rice dish in Burmese cuisine, typically associated with celebratory occasions like wedding receptions or almsgiving feasts.[1] The rice dish is typically paired with a traditional Burmese chicken or mutton curry.
Alternative namesButter rice
Butter and lentil rice
Buttered lentil rice
Butter and lentil rice
Buttered lentil rice
TypeStarch
CourseMain dish
Place of originMyanmar (Burma)
| Alternative names | Butter rice Butter and lentil rice Buttered lentil rice |
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| Type | Starch |
| Course | Main dish |
| Place of origin | Myanmar (Burma) |
| Associated cuisine | Burmese cuisine |
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Ingredients
Buttered rice uses long-grained paw hsan hmwe or basmati rice, and in its most basic form, is cooked with butter, lentils, and bay leaves. Cashew nuts and raisins may be added, and the dish can be spiced with cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods or cloves, and garnished with fried golden onions to serve.[2][3]
