Tangy Burmese Laphet Thoke

Name: Tangy Burmese Laphet Thoke
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: prepared laphet (pickled tea leaves); sesame oil; lime juice; fish sauce; minced garlic; shredded cabbage; sliced tomatoes; thinly sliced onions; chopped cilantro; roasted peanuts; toasted sesame seeds; fried garlic chips; fried chickpeas; lime juice; soy sauce; sugar; chili flakes

Burmese Fermented Tea Leaf Salad

A vibrant blend of pickled tea leaves, crunchy nuts, and fresh vegetables, offering a unique flavor that's both savory and slightly tangy.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pickled Tea Mixture

prepared laphet (pickled tea leaves)

1 cup

sesame oil

2 tablespoons

lime juice

1 tablespoon

fish sauce

1 teaspoon

minced garlic

1 teaspoon

For the Salad Base

shredded cabbage

1 cup

sliced tomatoes

1/2 cup

thinly sliced onions

1/2 cup

chopped cilantro

1/4 cup

For the Garnishes

roasted peanuts

1/2 cup

toasted sesame seeds

1/4 cup

fried garlic chips

1/4 cup

fried chickpeas

1/4 cup

For the Dressing

lime juice

2 tablespoons

soy sauce

1 tablespoon

sugar

1 tablespoon

chili flakes

1 teaspoon

Preparation

Marinating the Pickled Tea Mixture

Combine ingredients

In a small bowl, combine laphet, sesame oil, lime juice, fish sauce, and minced garlic.

Mix well

Mix well until the ingredients are evenly combined.

Marinate

Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

Preparing the Salad Base

Combine vegetables

In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, sliced tomatoes, sliced onions, and chopped cilantro.

Toss vegetables

Toss gently to mix the vegetables evenly.

Chill

Chill in the fridge before combining with other ingredients.

Cooking Process

Mixing the Salad

Combine the marinated laphet with the salad base, tossing gently to avoid bruising the vegetables.

Ensure the laphet is properly fermented to avoid bitterness.

Adding Garnishes

Top the salad with roasted peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, fried garlic chips, and fried chickpeas.

Toast the peanuts and sesame seeds for a more intense flavor.

Dressing the Salad

Drizzle the dressing over the top just before serving, and toss to coat all ingredients.

Plating & Serving