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.
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
- In a large bowl, combine the pickled tea leaves, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, roasted peanuts, and fried garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, peanut oil, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili flakes to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until well combined.
- 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