Lahpet Thoke Hin (tangy Pickled Tea Leaf Stir Fry)

Lahpet Thoke Hin, also known as Tangy Pickled Tea Leaf Stir Fry, is a popular dish in Burmese Chinese cuisine. This flavorful and tangy stir fry is made with pickled tea leaves and a variety of crunchy and savory ingredients.

Lahpet Thoke Hin (tangy Pickled Tea Leaf Stir Fry)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pickled tea leaves
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup fried garlic
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp peanut oil
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the pickled tea leaves, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, roasted peanuts, and fried garlic.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, peanut oil, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili flakes to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until well combined.
  4. Transfer the stir fry to a serving dish and garnish with extra peanuts and fried garlic, if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
15g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl Serving dish

Tools

Whisk Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Lahpet Thoke Hin with steamed rice or as a side dish to complement a larger Burmese Chinese meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra crunch, you can add some crispy fried shallots on top of the stir fry before serving.

Cost

$10