I Love Laphet
Fermented tea leaves
Lahpet thohk or Yangon lahpet is a pickled tea salad that is very popular across Myanmar, especially with women.It is prepared by mixing the ingredients of Mandalay lahpet (except for the coconut) and adding fresh tomatoes, garlic, green chilis, and shredded cabbage, and is dressed with fish sauce, sesame or peanut oil, and lime juice.Lahpet with plain white rice is another student favorite, traditionally served at the end of every meal. Some of the most popular commercial lahpet brands include Ayee Taung lahpet from Mandalay, Shwe Toak from Mogok, and Yuzana and Pinpyo Ywetnu from Yangon.