Laphet Thoke & Crispy Garlic Rice Platter (Burmese Savoury Tea-Leaf / Herb, Peanut & Sesame Salad) – Authentic Myanmar Recipe
Myanmar’s famous national tekstur symphony of savory greens, crunchy peanuts, sesame, fried garlic, and bright lime.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇲 Myanmar (Southeast Asia, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Marinated savory greens/herb salad, Crunchy roasted peanuts, Toasted sesame seeds, Fresh lime juice, Green chilies
Ingredients for Laphet Thoke & Crispy Garlic Rice Platter (Burmese Savoury Tea-Leaf / Herb, Peanut & Sesame Salad) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) marinated savory greens/herb salad, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crunchy roasted peanuts, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh lime juice
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Myanmar seasoning (green chilies, garlic-infused peanut oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and fresh lime juice for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add marinated savory greens/herb salad and crunchy roasted peanuts along with green chilies, garlic-infused peanut oil, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve straight from the skillet.