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Lahpet Thoke (Tea Leaf Salad)

A famous salad from Myanmar (Burma) featuring fermented tea leaves and a mix of crunchy beans, nuts, and seeds.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Difficulty

Easy

Skills Required

None

Ingredients & Nutrition

300 kcal

Calories

10g

Protein

20g

Fat

25g

Carbs

8g

Fiber

6g

Sugar

500mg

Sodium

  • 1/2 cup Fermented Tea Leaves (Lahpet)
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Crispy Fried Beans & Nuts Mix
  • 2 tbsp Garlic Oil
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • for garnish Fried Garlic Slices

Let AI Suggest Variations

  • Add sliced jalapeños for extra heat.
  • Use shrimp powder for a more traditional flavor.
  • Add thinly sliced onions for more crunch.
  • A vegetarian version can be made by omitting fish sauce.

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the fermented tea leaves, shredded cabbage, and diced tomatoes.

2. Add the crispy bean and nut mix.

3. Drizzle with garlic oil, fish sauce, and lime juice.

4. Toss everything together until well combined.

5. Garnish with extra fried garlic slices and serve immediately.