Lephet Thoke

Description

Lephet Thoke (Fermented Tea Leaf Salad) is a versatile dish in Burmese culture – it’s a snack, an appetizer, a palate cleanser after a meal and a stimulant more potent than coffee.

Lephet Thoke

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons fermented tea leaves (lephet)
• 2 bird's-eye chile
• 3 tablespoons dried Shrimp, soaked and pounded to powdery form
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 3 tablespoon peanuts
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil

Directions

Soak dried Shrimp and pound until powdery. Deep fry garlic until golden brown. Roast peanuts and sesame seeds. Put all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Serve immediately.