Pel Pyoke & Nan Pya
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Pel Pyoke & Nan Pya

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/pè-pyoke-nan-pya/

Bread😌 No Spice🌱 Vegetarian-friendly💰 1000 – 2,000 MMK📍 Yangon, Mandalay, Nationwide

About This Dish

A beloved Myanmar breakfast duo consisting of tender, steamed yellow peas (Pe Pyoke) served alongside freshly baked, naan-style flatbread (Nan Pya). The peas are often seasoned with a dash of oil and salt, creating a hearty, savory start to the day that perfectly balances the soft, chewy texture of the bread.

The sound of the "Pe Pyoke" vendor calling out in the early morning is a nostalgic part of Myanmar life. Historically, Nan Pya is baked in traditional clay ovens (tandoors), and the combination represents a fusion of culinary influences that have become a staple of local tea shop culture.

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How to Eat This Properly

Tear off a piece of the warm Nan Pya and use it to scoop up a generous portion of the seasoned Pe Pyoke. Many locals enjoy drizzling a bit of raw peanut oil over the peas and adding a pinch of salt. It is best paired with a cup of hot Myanmar sweet tea.

Ingredients

Yellow split peas (Vatana)
Wheat flour (for Nan Pya)
Baking soda
Vegetable oil or peanut oil
Salt
Turmeric (used while steaming peas)
Sugar (optional for dough)
Yeast or sourdough starter
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Where to Find It

Available at almost every local tea shop and morning street market throughout Myanmar. It is most popular from 5:30am to 9:00am when the Nan Pya is pulled fresh from the oven.

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Peanut Oil Drizzle

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Fresh oil added to soften the peas

Salt

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Sugar

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Quick Info

Categorybread
Spice😌 No Spice
Price range1000 – 2,000 MMK
Vegetarian✅ Friendly
Found inYangon, Mandalay, Nationwide

Available Add-ons

🆓 Free (adjustable)

Peanut Oil Drizzleဆီဆမ်း
Saltဆား
Sugarသကြား

Tags

breakfastvegetarianstreet-foodtea-shopstaple