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Tangy Burmese Laphet Thoke

Name: Tangy Burmese Laphet Thoke
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: prepared laphet (pickled tea leaves), 1 cup; sesame oil, 2 tablespoons; lime juice, 1 tablespoon; fish sauce, 1 teaspoon; minced garlic, 1 teaspoon; shredded cabbage, 1 cup; sliced tomatoes, 1/2 cup; thinly sliced onions, 1/2 cup; chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup; roasted peanuts, 1/2 cup; toasted sesame seeds, 1/4 cup; fried garlic chips, 1/4 cup; fried chickpeas, 1/4 cup; lime juice, 2 tablespoons; soy sauce, 1 tablespoon; sugar, 1 tablespoon; chili flakes, 1 teaspoon

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

5(344 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 15, 2025

Tangy Burmese Laphet Thoke — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pickled Tea Mixture

For the Salad Base

For the Garnishes

For the Dressing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 326 kcal
Protein: 10.25 g
Carbs: 25 g
Fat: 21.75 g
Fiber: 5.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1304 kcal
Protein: 41 g
Carbs: 100 g
Fat: 87 g
Fiber: 23 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
prepared laphet (pickled tea leaves) 1 cup	30	1	7	0	1
sesame oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
lime juice 1 tablespoon	4	0	1	0	0
fish sauce 1 teaspoon	5	1	0	0	0
minced garlic 1 teaspoon	5	0	1	0	0
shredded cabbage 1 cup	22	1	5	0	2
sliced tomatoes 1/2 cup	15	1	3	0	1
thinly sliced onions 1/2 cup	23	0	5	0	1
chopped cilantro 1/4 cup	1	0	0	0	0
roasted peanuts 1/2 cup	414	19	12	35	6
toasted sesame seeds 1/4 cup	206	6	8	18	4
fried garlic chips 1/4 cup	87	3	16	2	1
fried chickpeas 1/4 cup	180	8	26	4	6
lime juice 2 tablespoons	8	0	2	0	0
soy sauce 1 tablespoon	11	1	1	0	0
sugar 1 tablespoon	49	0	12	0	0
chili flakes 1 teaspoon	5	0	1	0	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Pickled Tea Mixture

1
Combine ingredients
In a small bowl, combine laphet, sesame oil, lime juice, fish sauce, and minced garlic.
2
Mix well
Mix well until the ingredients are evenly combined.
3
Marinate
Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

Preparing the Salad Base

1
Combine vegetables
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, sliced tomatoes, sliced onions, and chopped cilantro.
2
Toss vegetables
Toss gently to mix the vegetables evenly.
3
Chill
Chill in the fridge before combining with other ingredients.

How to Make Tangy Burmese Laphet Thoke

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Mixing the Salad
Combine the marinated laphet with the salad base, tossing gently to avoid bruising the vegetables.
2
Adding Garnishes
Top the salad with roasted peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, fried garlic chips, and fried chickpeas.
3
Dressing the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the top just before serving, and toss to coat all ingredients.