Laphet Thoke – Burmese Tea Leaf Salad Recipe
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Our tea leaf salad recipe on The Foodie Globetrotter covers the cultural significance and authentic preparation of laphet thoke — with tips on sourcing fermented tea leaves and the perfect balance of crunchy toppings.
Have you ever tried Burmese Tea Leaf Salad? Try this free recipe! It's a refreshing salad that uses the unique flavor of pickled tea leaves and a crunchy, garlicky topping. Enjoy as a stand-alone meal or as a first course for Burmese/Thai Curry Noodles (Ohn no khao swè).
- Prep10 min
- Total10 min
- Servings4
Laphet Thoke, Burmese Tea Leaf Salad Recipe
Category
Salad
Cuisine
Asian, Burmese
Servings
4 servings
Prep Time
10 minutes
Laphet Thoke, Burmese Tea Leaf Salad
Ingredients
- 1-4 oz Fermented tea leaves
- 3-4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Crunchy topping (fried yellow lentils, butter beans, garlic, roasted peanuts, and toasted sesame)
- 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Directions
- Rinse, dry, and chop or shred the romaine lettuce. Dice the tomatoes
- Create a base with the romaine lettuce. Arrange tea leaves, tomatoes, and crunchy topping on top. Squeeze 1/4 lemon and drizzle with olive oil.