Htamin Jin

Name: Htamin Jin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Myanmar
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice, cooled; 200g cooked fish, flaked; 2 tbsp tamarind pulp, soaked and strained; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fried onions; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp chili powder; Fresh coriander, chopped; Roasted peanuts, for garnish

4 servings20 min prep15 min cookEasy Myanmar

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Htamin Jin

Story updated September 17, 2026

Htamin jin, a sour, pressed rice salad associated with Shan cuisine in Myanmar, is typically made with cooked rice mixed with tamarind or fermented ingredients, tomatoes, and herbs, then compacted and sliced. It reflects the Shan tradition of using souring agents and preserved ingredients to build flavor in a mountainous region with distinct seasonal produce.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

3 cups cooked rice, cooled
200g cooked fish, flaked
2 tbsp tamarind pulp, soaked and strained
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp fried onions
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp chili powder
Fresh coriander, chopped
Roasted peanuts, for garnish

Instructions

1Combine the cooled cooked rice with the tamarind pulp, mixing thoroughly until the rice takes on a light pink-red color and tangy flavor.
2Add the flaked cooked fish and chopped onion, mixing gently to combine without breaking up the rice too much.
3Season the mixture with fish sauce and chili powder to taste.
4Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5Adjust the seasoning with more tamarind, salt or chili as desired.
6Transfer to a serving plate and top generously with fried onions, roasted peanuts and fresh coriander.
7Serve at room temperature as a light meal or snack.

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