Saw Mo Pickled Tea Leaves (စောမို လက်ဖက်) - Spicy (ချဥ်စပ်)

Lahpet (Tea Leaves) is known as the best leaf – there is a popular saying in Myanmar, “Mango is the best of all fruits, Pork is the best of all meats, Lahpet is the best of all leaves”. It is the most popular choice for both locals and tourists. Burmese cuisine features six flavors: sour, bitter, salty, astringent, sweet, and spicy.

And as you may have imagined, the astringent flavor is often represented by tea. The base mixture of Lahpet Thoke consists of soft pickled tea leaves, crispy beans and peas, roasted peanuts, fried garlic and sesame seed, fresh garlic, dried shrimp, sliced tomato, lime, and chilly are added.

This combination is absolutely superb with the burst of different textures and tastes experienced in one mouthful. Texture range from soft (tea leaf) to crunchy (crispy beans & peas); flavors sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and savory. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly why tea leaf salad — Laphet Thoke — is so addictive, but it has something to do with its singular combination of textures and savory, salty, mildly sour flavors.

In Myanmar, pickled tea leaf salad is believed to help the digestive system and control bile and mucus. The combination of ingredients in Myanmar salads has also been designed for not just taste, but also health benefits. . The main ingredient of tea leaf salad is fermented tea leaves that have been consumed for thousands of years.

Not only does it have the same health benefits as tea — it's also rich in beneficial probiotics. Fermented tea leaves also contain antioxidants, can kill harmful bacteria, and may help fight several diseases. It’s also a great help to fight fatigue and sluggishness for students and workers because it’s very high in caffeine.

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