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Laphet Thoke

↳ from Shan State, Myanmar

A salad of fermented tea leaves with crunchy beans, nuts and fresh vegetables. Tea is eaten here, a Burmese speciality.

History

Laphet has been a symbol of hospitality and peace in Burma for centuries, and is served at ceremonies and meetings.

Ingredients

  • Fermented tea leaves
  • Cabbage
  • Tomato
  • Fried broad beans
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame seeds
  • Garlic
  • Lime
  • Fish sauce

How it's made

  1. Soak and press fermented tea leaves
  2. Prepare fried beans, nuts, garlic and sesame
  3. Shred cabbage and tomato
  4. Toss with tea leaves, oil, lime juice and fish sauce
  5. Serve as a salad or with rice

Ratings & notes

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