TEA LEAF SALAD (Burmese)

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.

Introduce the dish as a Burmese Tea Leaf salad and mention the ingredients.

Start with 4 cups of shredded cabbage and 1 and 1/2 cups of roughly chopped tomatoes.

Remove seeds from 1/2 jalapeno and chop it.

Use 1 tablespoon of fermented tea leaves instead of 2 due to spiciness.

Add a cup of crunchy mix that includes peanuts and dried beans.

Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 2 teaspoons of fish sauce, and 2 tablespoons of dried shrimp powder (optional).

Prepare the dressing with lemon juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil, adjusting to taste.

Combine all ingredients in a large glass bowl, arranging them for presentation.

Toss the salad thoroughly to mix all ingredients together.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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