Burmese

Burmese Tea Leaf Salad with Fried Garlic

Name: Burmese Tea Leaf Salad with Fried Garlic
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Burmese
Ingredients: 200g tea leaves; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 2 green chilies, sliced; 100g carrots, julienned; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

A tangy and crunchy salad made with fermented tea leaves, topped with crispy fried garlic and fresh vegetables.

25 minutes4 servings

Method

Soak tea leaves in water for 10 minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water.
In a bowl, mix tea leaves with chopped onion, chilies, and carrots.
Add lime juice, fish sauce, and crushed peanuts, then toss well.
Fry sliced garlic in oil until golden, then sprinkle over the salad before serving.

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