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How to make MYANMAR TEA LEAF SALADမြန်မာလက်ဖက်သုပ် (Laphet Thoke)? 🇲🇲🍵 🍃 😋

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Myanmar Tea Leaf Salad

Cultural Context

Myanmar Tea Leaf Salad, or Lahpet Thoke, is a cherished dish in Burmese cuisine, often enjoyed as a snack or side dish. It showcases the unique flavor of fermented tea leaves, a staple in Myanmar, and reflects the country's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally served during gatherings, this salad has gained popularity beyond Myanmar, inspiring variations in neighboring countries and among global food enthusiasts.

BurmeseMMside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup fermented tea leaves
2 cups cabbage, shredded
1 medium tomato, diced
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon chili flakes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

fermented tea leaves

🥗Healthier: fresh green tea leaves

💰Cheaper: cooked spinach

Fresh leaves provide a lighter flavor.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salted water

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative.

toasted sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are often more affordable.

fried garlic

🥗Healthier: baked garlic

💰Cheaper: raw garlic

Baked garlic offers a similar flavor with less oil.

1

Open the packet of fermented tea leaves and note that it is soaked in oil.

2

Chop up a quarter of the cabbage.

3

Chop some pieces of tomato.

4

Squeeze lime juice over the salad and mix it together.

Cooking Techniques

mixingtoastingchopping

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

peanutssesame

Also Known As

Lahpet Thoke

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