Naomi Duguid

Palm Sugar Water

Preparation info
  • Makes About

    1 Cup

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
top 1000Burma: Rivers of flavor
Burma

By Naomi Duguid

Published 2012

  • About

This almost-black liquid is a basic seasoning seen on many street-food vendors’ carts and it gives a slightly sweet and smoky aftertaste to many street dishes, especially those of Shan origin. Make sure you buy darker-colored palm sugar; the darker sugar has a smokier taste and less sweetness.

Ingredients

  • Pour 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup chopped palm sugar
  • ¼

Method

Pour 1 cup water into a small heavy saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Add ¾ cup chopped palm sugar (¼ pound or so) and stir with a wooden spoon to help it dissolve as the water heats. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 10 minutes. Let cool, and store in a clean glass jar, well labeled, in