Rih Hu Ba La Ta Introduction
The Indian flatbread at Ri Fa Ba La Da is considered one of the representative dishes of pancake delicacies on Hua Xin Street. The owner, Zheng Shang Ren, is a Chinese expatriate from Myanmar, who, through fate, learned the skill of making flatbread from an Indian flatbread master. Every morning, Mr. Zheng sells flatbreads, and in the afternoon, he kneads the dough in the shop, layering dough and ghee. After several rounds of this process, the dough and ghee completely blend together, and then it's left overnight to ferment. The next morning, when customers place their orders, the dough is flattened and placed in the oven, and in just a few minutes, delicious flatbread is served. "Ba La Da" actually means flatbread. In addition to the much-praised flatbread, the pancakes, which are pan-fried over low heat, are also a major delicacy. The ingredients are the same as for flatbread, but the methods of baking and frying differ, allowing customers to enjoy different flavors of Ba La Da by adding different ingredients like sugar and curry based on their preferences. Remember, when eating flatbread or pancakes, it's essential to order a cup of authentic Assam milk tea from India; the combination of the bread and tea is a perfect match and represents a hearty breakfast for the local Burmese people.
