Lahpet Thoke

လက်ဖက်သုပ် · Lahpet thoke

Ingredients12

• fermented tea leaves80 g
• green cabbage200 g
• tomato2
• garlic6 cloves
• roasted peanuts60 g
• toasted sesame seeds2 tbsp
• dried shrimp30 g
• green chili2
• lime juice2 tbsp
• fish sauce1 tbsp
• vegetable oil3 tbsp
• salt1/2 tsp

Method

1. Rinse the fermented tea leaves, squeeze out excess liquid, and chop them finely.
2. Shred the cabbage, dice the tomatoes, and slice the green chilies.
3. Fry the garlic in oil until golden, then drain and set aside.
4. Pound or roughly crush the dried shrimp.
5. Toss the tea leaves with lime juice, fish sauce, and salt.
6. Add the cabbage, tomato, chili, peanuts, sesame seeds, fried garlic, and dried shrimp.
7. Mix well and serve immediately as a salad.