Burmese Tea Salad

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 cup fermented tea leaves, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup crispy fried garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup crispy fried split yellow peas
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 green chili, thinly sliced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oil

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a large bowl, mix together the fermented tea leaves, crispy fried garlic, roasted peanuts, crispy fried split yellow peas, sesame seeds, and green chili.
2. 2.In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce or soy sauce, and oil until well combined.
3. 3.Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
4. 4.Serve immediately and enjoy!

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightIf you can't find fermented tea leaves, you can substitute with green tea leaves that have been steeped and drained well.
• chevron_rightFor a vegetarian version, use soy sauce instead of fish sauce.