World Flavors Cookbook

Laphet Thoke (Fermented Tea Leaf Salad)

Name: Laphet Thoke (Fermented Tea Leaf Salad)
Cuisine: Myanmar
Ingredients: fermented tea leaves (laphet), shredded cabbage, tomatoes, fried beans (broad beans, chickpeas), roasted peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, garlic oil, fish sauce, lime, fresh green chilies

A unique and iconic Myanmar salad made with fermented tea leaves, crunchy beans, nuts, and fresh vegetables.

Cuisine: Myanmar

Ingredients

fermented tea leaves (laphet), shredded cabbage, tomatoes, fried beans (broad beans, chickpeas), roasted peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, garlic oil, fish sauce, lime, fresh green chilies

Instructions

Mix the fermented tea leaves with shredded cabbage and diced tomatoes. Add the fried beans, roasted peanuts, and sesame seeds. Dress with garlic oil, fish sauce, and a squeeze of lime. Adjust heat with fresh chilies. Toss everything together and serve immediately.