Lahpet Thoke (fragrant Tea Leaf Salad)
Lahpet Thoke, also known as Burmese Tea Leaf Salad, is a popular dish in Burmese Chinese Cuisine. This salad is made with fermented tea leaves and a variety of crunchy and flavorful ingredients, creating a unique and fragrant dish.
Ingredients
- Fermented tea leaves
- Cabbage
- Tomatoes
- Green chili
- Garlic
- Peanuts
- Sesame seeds
- Fried yellow split peas
- Fish sauce
- Lime juice
- Palm sugar
Instructions
- Soak fermented tea leaves in water for 15 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Shred cabbage, dice tomatoes, and finely chop green chili and garlic.
- Roast peanuts and sesame seeds until fragrant, then crush them lightly.
- Mix tea leaves, cabbage, tomatoes, green chili, garlic, peanuts, sesame seeds, and fried yellow split peas in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined.
- Serve the Lahpet Thoke and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 5 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Small bowl for dressing Knife Cutting board Frying pan
Tools
Mixing spoon Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve Lahpet Thoke as a refreshing appetizer or as a side dish with a main course.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add some crispy fried garlic on top of the salad before serving.
Cost
$15