Sanwin makin

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Sanwin makin is a traditional dessert originating from Myanmar (Burma). It is usually made by boiling semolina, sugar, and coconut cream to make a thick dough, and eggs are added to aerate the mixture before it's baked in the oven. The list of ingredients includes semolina, sugar, coconut cream, butter, eggs, salt, and cardamom. Once baked, sanwin makin is typically topped with sesame seeds. This dessert can be enjoyed warm or cold and it's traditionally cut into diamond shapes. Sanwin makin is especially popular during festive times in the country.