Burmese Soup

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We then cook the meat. You can use any kind of meat, but pork and chicken is traditional and very yummy. We eat it like other people that eat curry, and put it over rice.&#160;

I got married when I was 22 years old. I have 4 children, two boys and two girls. So far, they have enjoyed Crawford elementary and the chance to get an education. 

We cook it for special guests, like pastors, best friends and visitors we prepare the curry to welcome everyone to our home. We also cook this food on special days, like holidays and family gatherings.

I hope someday you can try this amazing food. If you find your way to my home, I will be a traditional Chin member and serve you the curry!

We mix the banana tree powder with a special type of salt water to make a thick liquid. We mix in the green vegetables, they are all local to our region and I don't know what they are called in English. But they are healthy and delicious.

I want to share with you a food that every Chin loves to eat. This food is very traditional and popular. Pya Hin is the name of the curry.&#160;

To make this curry, we first burn banana leaves to make a powder. You can see the powder in the picture above.&#160;

I am Chin. It is a state in the western part of Burma. Our people speak 52 different dialects of our language and are very unique people. The Chin capital city is Ha Ka.&#160;

My name is Lyly San. I have six people in my family. I have four sisters and two brothers. All of my family works on a farm. 

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