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Tea Leaf Salad Recipe (Laphet thoke)

A traditional Burmese salad made with fermented tea leaves, nuts, and a variety of fresh ingredients.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Burmese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Fermented tea leaves
  • ½ cup Chopped cabbage
  • ½ cup Diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup Fried garlic
  • ¼ cup Roasted peanuts
  • ¼ cup Sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup Dried shrimp optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Chili flakes optional

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the fermented tea leaves, chopped cabbage, and diced tomatoes.
  2. Add the fried garlic, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and dried shrimp (if using).
  3. Drizzle with lime juice and fish sauce. Toss everything together until well mixed.
  4. Sprinkle with chili flakes if desired. Serve immediately on a serving plate.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Burmese Salad, Laphet Thoke, Tea Leaf Salad
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