Burmese-Inspired Chicken Braised in Coconut Milk and Turmeric with Sweet Potato Recipe

This is one of the most delicious curry-type dishes that I have tasted in quite a while and I have eaten a lot of curry dishes. It is also the first Burmese-style dish that I have tried and, while I have never been to Burma,  the confluence of spices and ingredients seems to be a great reflection of Burma's geography and  history with its neighbors. Burma is neatly tucked in between India and Thailand so it is not surprising that  turmeric and coriander, two of the stars of Indian cuisine, and the Thai staples coconut milk and fish sauce are main ingredients in the fragrant marinade.  The ingredient list is extensive for sure but, step-wise, this is a pretty un-complicated dish to endeavor, and your effort and time would be well worth…