About This Dish
Myanmar's most iconic salad made from fermented tea leaves tossed with an array of crunchy toppings: sesame seeds, fried peanuts, fried garlic, dried shrimp, and fresh tomatoes — all brought together with a dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, and sesame oil. Served as a starter, snack, or even a wake-me-up. The tea leaves contain caffeine.
Laphet (fermented tea leaf) has been part of Myanmar culture for over 1,500 years. It was historically used in peace negotiations and ceremonial gifts. Sharing a bowl of Laphet Thoke is a gesture of friendship and hospitality. Every household has its own recipe and seasoning preferences.
How to Eat This Properly
Mix! Everything is placed in the bowl separately — combine it all thoroughly before eating. The magic is in every bite containing tea leaves, crunch, salt, tang, and heat together. Adjust the lime and fish sauce to your taste. Pair with green tea to enhance the tea-leaf flavor.
Ingredients
Where to Find It
Found in virtually every restaurant in Myanmar. Available all day. Sold at roadside stalls as a quick snack. A staple at any Burmese meal alongside other dishes.
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Included by default — customize belowTea Leaf Amount
လက်ဖက် (ပမာဏ)
The main component — adjust to taste
Sesame Seeds
နှမ်း
Dried Shrimp
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Spice Level
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Paid Add-ons
Extra charge appliesExtra half-fried egg
ကြက်ဥကြော် (ထပ်တိုး)
Extra scrambled egg
ကြက်ဥမွှေကြော်(ထပ်တိုး)
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