Laphet Thoke (Fermented Tea Leaf Salad)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fermented tea leaves (laphet)
• 2 tomatoes, sliced thin
• 2 tbsp fried garlic
• 2 tbsp fried yellow split peas
• 2 tbsp fried peanuts
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 green chilies, sliced
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp peanut oil
• Shredded cabbage, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the fermented tea leaves if very salty, then loosen them with a little peanut oil.
2. 2Arrange the tea leaves in the center of a plate with tomatoes and shredded cabbage around the edge.
3. 3Scatter fried garlic, split peas, peanuts, and sesame seeds over the top.
4. 4Add sliced green chilies for heat.
5. 5Drizzle with fish sauce and lime juice just before serving.
6. 6Toss everything together at the table before eating.

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