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Burmese Tea Leaf Salad (Lahpet Thoke) - Shellfish Free — allergy-safe recipe by Safe Plated

Burmese Tea Leaf Salad (Lahpet Thoke) - Shellfish Free

A complex and flavorful Burmese salad with fermented tea leaves, fried garlic, peanuts, sesame seeds, and other crunchy elements. Modified to ensure it's safe for shellfish allergies.

30m prep + 10m cook4 servingsSafety: 90/100
Contains peanutContains fishContains sesameSHELLFISH-free
350 cal|12g protein|20g carbs|25g fat|7g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Fermented Tea Leaves
  • 1 cup Shredded Cabbage
  • 1 cup Sliced Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Fried Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Roasted Peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Sunflower Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Peanut Oil

Instructions

  1. 1If tea leaves are very wet, squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine the fermented tea leaves, shredded cabbage, and sliced tomatoes.
  3. 3Add the fried garlic, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds.
  4. 4In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce (or vegan fish sauce), and peanut oil.
  5. 5Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
  6. 6Serve immediately.

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