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Burmese Tea Leaf Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Myanmar, Burmese Tea Leaf Salad (Lahpet Thoke) is a beloved dish that showcases the unique flavor of fermented tea leaves, often served during celebrations and gatherings. It represents the fusion of flavors and textures, combining crunchy vegetables and rich toppings. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Myanmar, with variations appearing in restaurants worldwide, highlighting its adaptability and appeal.

BurmeseMMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup Ice berg lettuce (dice cut)
¼ cup lolorosso salad leaves shredded
¼ cup green tomatoes sliced
2 tsp fermented tea leaf dressing
2 spoons lemon juice
½ tsp chopped jalapeno
½ tsp chopped garlic
1 tsp salad oil
Salt to taste
¼ cup tossed peanuts
½ tsp toasted white sesame seeds
½ cup shredded cabbage
1 tsp tossed pumpkin
1 tsp tossed beans
Mix Nuts

fermented tea leaves

🥗Healthier: fresh spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Fresh spinach offers a similar texture, while cabbage is more accessible.

fried garlic

🥗Healthier: baked garlic

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Baked garlic is lower in fat, and onion powder is a cost-effective alternative.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a plant-based option, while salt is a basic seasoning.

toasted sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide a similar crunch and flavor at a lower cost.

1

Take medium mixing bowl

2

Add ice berg lettuce, lolorosso salad leaves, green tomatoes, and shredded cabbage in a bowl.

3

Mix jalapeno and garlic with salad.

4

Mix salad oil, fermented tea leaf dressing, and seasoning to the salad.

5

Hand toss all the mixture.

6

Add all the nuts and seeds into the salad.

7

Place the leaves in a neat pile in the center of the crunchy mix-in.

Cooking Techniques

mixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

nutsfish

Also Known As

Lahpet Thoke

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