Myanmar Tea Leaf Salad | Lahpet Thoke | လက်ဖက်သုပ်

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.

Open the jar of pickled tea leaves.

Add the nut mix to the pickled tea leaves.

Incorporate toasted sesame seeds and peanuts.

Add shredded cabbage and sliced tomatoes.

Mix in garlic, red chilies, and green chili.

If needed, add a little bit of salt and a dash of fish sauce.

Add a little oil and squeeze of kumquat juice.

Stir everything together to combine.

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