Savory Burmese Slaw Recipe (2024)

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pamela

here are some instructions for pickling tea leaves in the myanmar times: http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/special-features/168-food-and-beverage/...

DJ

Fermented tea leaves can be found in the refrigerated section of Rainbow Grocery in SF. I saw them last week. Burma Superstar (local Burmese restaurant) has started a small product line that they distribute locally. I'd suggest looking in stores of that ilk in the Bay Area, e.g., Berkeley Bowl.

Maggie

What's your problem? I've had the salad in restaurants, it's one of the best salads I've ever eaten, and I plan to make it. What is your issue with it? My only concern is that I think it needs peanuts.

RP

Any advice on preparing the tea leaves at home?

Pete

I would like to call to everyone who is looking for this ingredient the following company. I am cooking this meal today and wrote them on Wednesday (from Miami) if they could get it to me on time. They went out of their way to help!! Please support them!!

http://www.amazon.com/Burmese-Tea-Salad-Dressing-7oz-small/dp/B00ISY90XS...

Betty

Tea leaf. Salad comes in many varieties and is delicious, as I learned a few years ago in Mandalay. But I never had one with cabbage in it, and I have tried for a few years to find tea leaves here, to no avail. Please stick with recipes we can actually make!

BotanyBoy

This recipe is a bastardization of lepet (lahpet) which is a Burmese snack of fermented tea leaves mixed with neutral oil. You pick up a pinch and then some sesame seeds or dried shrimp or chopped peanuts and munch. It is very high in caffeine and is a student fave while studying. The use of cabbage began where people did not have pickled tea leaves in the market (and frankly, who does?). Made with cabbage, it tastes nothing like the original, so why make it?

Kimberly

I used fermented tea leaves that I made myself a couple months ago and kept in the refrigerator. Who cares if it isn’t exactly traditional? It was still delicious and I feel great about not wasting those expensive tea leaves after I brew tea!

Paige

Traditional Burmese tea leaf salads will include dried shrimp which elevates the flavor to the next level!

Roz

I used some Japenese mustard green pickles instead of the tea leaves because that's what I had on hand. I added a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil to match the flavors of the mustard green pickle. It was delicious.

DEH

I had tea leaf salad a few years ago in a Burmese Restaurant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was really good. But,... I couldn't sleep that night because of all the caffeine .

kevin owen

A single medium savoy cabbage resulted in a large bowl of slaw when chopped. Dressing lacked balance. Perhaps would've benefited from some rice vinegar or sugar. It was fun sourcing the fermented tea leaves, which I found at a Vietnamese grocer, and, surprisingly they were a hit with our picky teen.

Norma

wondering if you use reconstituted oolong tea for the fermented tea in this recipe?

Matt

What's the actual amount of lime juice? The recipe says "1⁄2" which is... not a number.

Celia

One half cup. Sometimes computers make odd changes

JudiM

I am seeing one half: the number one, followed by a forward slash, followed by the number two.

Mike Mac

This is a great recipe while It's a shame it's not "orginal" who cares as long as it taste's good.

Thank you for putting it up and giving some background as to what it is derived from.

Murtuza

cut the lime juice in half...it got toooo sour.

Betty

Tea leaf. Salad comes in many varieties and is delicious, as I learned a few years ago in Mandalay. But I never had one with cabbage in it, and I have tried for a few years to find tea leaves here, to no avail. Please stick with recipes we can actually make!

Becky

Type in PICKLED TEA LEAVES on Amazon...there are many choices...

Pete

I would like to call to everyone who is looking for this ingredient the following company. I am cooking this meal today and wrote them on Wednesday (from Miami) if they could get it to me on time. They went out of their way to help!! Please support them!!

http://www.amazon.com/Burmese-Tea-Salad-Dressing-7oz-small/dp/B00ISY90XS...

BotanyBoy

This recipe is a bastardization of lepet (lahpet) which is a Burmese snack of fermented tea leaves mixed with neutral oil. You pick up a pinch and then some sesame seeds or dried shrimp or chopped peanuts and munch. It is very high in caffeine and is a student fave while studying. The use of cabbage began where people did not have pickled tea leaves in the market (and frankly, who does?). Made with cabbage, it tastes nothing like the original, so why make it?

Expat

You're right. The recipe is nowhere near authentic and many ingredients are simply wrong (never raw garlic -- it has to be deep-fried crisp garlic) or missing. And a note of caution: pickled tea leaves are like Marmite or Durian -- you either love it or hate it -- very much an acquired taste.

Linda Criss

An entire industry has been built on the premise that creating gourmet meals at home is simple and effortless. But it isn’t true.
Please read the article published in The Atlantic by Elizabeth Dunn.
Fermented tea leaves. Goodness, please get real.

Maggie

What's your problem? I've had the salad in restaurants, it's one of the best salads I've ever eaten, and I plan to make it. What is your issue with it? My only concern is that I think it needs peanuts.

Peter Kuhn

So true. I live in the SF Bay Area and sought fermented tea leaves. They are not to be found anywhere around here. That means they are not readily available for anyone. Why use impossible to source ingredients in recipes read by people all across the U.S? I will make my own, but why didn't the article tell us how to make it? Ridiculous.

DJ

Fermented tea leaves can be found in the refrigerated section of Rainbow Grocery in SF. I saw them last week. Burma Superstar (local Burmese restaurant) has started a small product line that they distribute locally. I'd suggest looking in stores of that ilk in the Bay Area, e.g., Berkeley Bowl.

RP

Any advice on preparing the tea leaves at home?

pamela

here are some instructions for pickling tea leaves in the myanmar times: http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/special-features/168-food-and-beverage/...

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Savory Burmese Slaw Recipe (2024)

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What's the difference between coleslaw and slaw? ›

The real difference is that the raw, chopped vegetables in coleslaw are primarily cabbage: Napa, red, savoy, or bok choy. Slaw without the cole can feature any crunchy veggie in place of cabbage, including chopped or shredded broccoli, carrots, snow peas, jicama, and more.

What is Amish coleslaw made of? ›

Amish Vinegar Slaw or Old Fashioned Coleslaw is lighter and tangier than a classic mayo based slaw. Made with shredded cabbage, onion, apple cider vinegar, and dry mustard. This is the perfect quick Side Dish that you can bring along to BBQs, potlucks, and family gatherings.

Why is cole slaw not cold slaw? ›

'Cold slaw': A Food Name Review. However cold your coleslaw may be, you are wise to spell it coleslaw. The word comes from a Dutch word (koolsla) that combines the Dutch words kool, meaning "cabbage," and sla, meaning "salad." Etymology is the main course.

Why is KFC coleslaw so good? ›

KFC's coleslaw stands out because of its sweet and tangy dressing, but the slaw's texture is what makes it one of a kind. The very finely chopped cabbage and carrots are a stark contrast to the typical stringy shredded veggies found in bagged coleslaw mix.

Why did KFC stop selling coleslaw? ›

The fast food chain was forced to stop selling its coleslaw tubs when a supply issue meant the slaw would have to be served up without the dressing. “We are currently experiencing a supply issue with our KFC coleslaw dressing,” a KFC spokesperson said. The slaw is made up of cabbage and carrots coated in mayonnaise.

What is in Mary Brown's coleslaw? ›

Mary Brown's shreds fresh cabbage and carrots in house, and tops it with a creamy dressing. The freshly shredded veggies give you a light yet satisfying crunch while the dressing gives you the tanginess you're looking for.

What nationality invented coleslaw? ›

This dish originated in the Netherlands in the 18th century. Coleslaw prepared with vinaigrette may benefit from the long lifespan granted by pickling. Coleslaw has evolved into various forms globally.

Why did Chick Fil A stop selling coleslaw? ›

Chick-fil-A fans didn't take the change lightly and some still call for the return of the creamy dish. The chain announced on New Year's Eve 2015 that it was removing the side, citing an effort to revamp its menu and make room for healthier items. It left the menu for good on January 18, 2016, and has not returned.

How do you make Alton Brown coleslaw? ›

Thoroughly rinse the cabbage under cool running water for at least 1 minute. Transfer the cabbage to a salad spinner to dry thoroughly. Whisk together the buttermilk, yogurt, mayonnaise, pickle juice, mustard powder, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add the cabbage, carrot, and chives, and toss to combine.

Why does coleslaw get soggy? ›

Soggy coleslaw is an unfortunate side effect of skipping the salting step before tossing the shredded cabbage with salted dressing. As the coleslaw sits, the salt in the dressing leaches moisture from the cabbage, watering down the dressing itself and adding extra liquid to the slaw.

Which country invented coleslaw salad? ›

The dish was initially created in the Netherlands. In fact, the term coleslaw originates from the Dutch expression koosla, which means “cabbage salad.” Recipes similar to coleslaw have been found and used in American homes from as early as 1770.

When should you not eat coleslaw? ›

It is essential to ensure that the salad is stored properly right from the beginning as coleslaw left out at room temperature for more than two hours becomes vulnerable to bacterial growth, which can lead to foodborne illnesses.

Why does cole slaw smell bad? ›

Cabbage and onions contain sulfur-based compounds and enzymes that are kept apart — and nonreactive — in separate cells when the plants are whole. But when you cut the vegetables, the compounds and enzymes mix, creating pungent, bitter and foul-smelling compounds that repel insects (and people!).

Why can't you freeze coleslaw? ›

It is perfectly safe to freeze coleslaw. You can freeze coleslaw without risk as long as the slaw hasn't been left out before freezing and it's thawed slowly in the fridge.

Why is coleslaw now called slaw? ›

When did people start saying “slaw” instead of “coleslaw”? Coleslaw is an Americanism of the Dutch koolsla - cabbage salad. Sla = salad was always a detatchable component as the Dutch brought many different salad recipes with them to New Amsterdam. Slaw as a freestanding word has been with us for well over 100 years.

What defines a slaw? ›

Slaw is a kind of salad made from raw chopped or shredded cabbage. You might want to put some slaw in your picnic basket to eat with the sandwiches and potato chips. Slaw is shorthand for coleslaw, a side dish or salad that always includes cabbage and sometimes other shredded vegetables.

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slaw (countable and uncountable, plural slaws)

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