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.



Ingredients

 * 5 tablespoons fermented tea leaves (lephet)
 * 2 bird's-eye chili
 * 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.