Rihua Balada Introduction
Rihfa Paratha's Indian flatbreads can be regarded as one of the signature offerings of Huashin Street's pastry delights. The owner, Zheng Shangren, is a Chinese expatriate from Myanmar who learned the art of making flatbreads from an Indian flatbread master. Every morning, Boss Zheng sells flatbreads, and in the afternoon, he kneads the dough in the store. He layers the dough with ghee, and after several repetitions, the dough and ghee are fully combined, then left to ferment overnight. The next morning, once customers place their orders, he flattens the dough and places it in the oven, and in just a few minutes, delicious flatbreads are ready to be served. Paratha actually means flatbread, and besides the highly praised flatbreads, the pancakes fried on a low heat in a skillet are also a great delight. The ingredients are the same as those for flatbreads, but the cooking methods differ. Depending on customer preferences, they can be paired with sugar, curry, and other ingredients to create different flavors of Paratha. Remember, when enjoying flatbreads or pancakes, be sure 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 typical of the Burmese people.
