Burmese Laphet Recipe | Fermented Crunchy Tea Leaf Salad | Full Guide

tea leaves

🥗Healthier: green tea leaves

💰Cheaper: black tea leaves

Green tea leaves offer a lighter flavor, while black tea is more accessible.

fried garlic

🥗Healthier: baked garlic

💰Cheaper: fresh garlic

Baked garlic reduces oil while providing flavor.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is plant-based and easier to find.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch with less cost.

Prepare tea leaves by boiling and cooling them until tender.

Chop cabbage and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 3-4 minutes.

Fry garlic in oil until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Combine tea leaves, cabbage, tomatoes, and peanuts in a large bowl.

Add toasted sesame seeds, fried garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, and chili flakes.

Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or additional lime juice if needed.

Garnish with chopped shallots, coriander, and green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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