You Can Have Your Tea and Eat it Too

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.

Prepare the fermented tea leaves by rinsing them under cold water.

Mix the cooked rice with the rinsed tea leaves in a large bowl.

Add the toasted sesame seeds and fried garlic to the mixture.

Incorporate the chopped tomatoes and shredded cabbage into the bowl.

Drizzle lime juice and fish sauce over the salad.

Sprinkle with chili flakes and salt to taste.

Garnish with chopped green onions and coriander leaves.

Toss all ingredients gently to combine before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens