Burmese Tea Leaf Salad (Lahpet Thoke) - DAIRY-FREE
A flavorful and texturally complex salad featuring fermented tea leaves, tomatoes, nuts and seeds. Adjust lime and fish sauce to taste.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Fermented Tea Leaves (Lahpet)
- 1 cup Shredded Cabbage
- 1 cup Sliced Tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Fried Garlic
- 0.25 cup Roasted Peanuts
- 0.25 cup Sunflower Seeds
- 0.25 cup Sesame Seeds
- 2 tbsp Fish Sauce (Vegan)
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- 1If the 0.5 cup Fermented Tea Leaves (Lahpet) feel very wet, gently pat them dry using a paper towel.
- 2In a large bowl, combine the dried 0.5 cup Fermented Tea Leaves (Lahpet), 1 cup Shredded Cabbage, 1 cup Sliced Tomatoes, 0.25 cup Fried Garlic, 0.25 cup Roasted Peanuts, 0.25 cup Sunflower Seeds, and 0.25 cup Sesame Seeds.
- 3In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 2 tbsp Fish Sauce (Vegan), 2 tbsp Lime Juice, and 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil until well combined.
- 4Pour the dressing mixture evenly over the ingredients in the large bowl.
- 5Toss all the ingredients together gently but thoroughly, ensuring the dressing coats everything.
- 6Serve the Lahpet Thoke immediately.
Substitutions
Fish Sauce → Vegan Fish Sauce (Seaweed based)
Replaces animal-based fish sauce with a plant-based alternative.
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This content is AI-generated by Safe Plated and is not medical advice. AI can make errors and may miss allergens or cross-contamination risks. Always read physical ingredient labels and verify allergen safety independently before preparing or consuming any food. Consult your allergist for guidance specific to your situation.
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