Burmese Chicken Curry

Burmese chicken curry, also known as see-pyan, is a traditional curry stew from Myanmar. It's prepared by marinating chicken pieces in a combination of oil, garam masala spices, curry powder, fenugreek, coriander, cumin, and turmeric. The chicken is then cooked in a mix of tomatoes, lemongrass paste, fish sauce, and a curry paste consisting of onions, ginger, garlic, and hot peppers. The dish is simmered for about half an hour, but it shouldn't get dry. Once done, this chicken curry is typically served with white rice. Burmese chicken curry is a great showcase of Indian and Thai culinary influences – it contains both Indian spices and southeast Asian flavors of fish sauce and lemongrass.