Ingredient appreciation — what makes Danbauk special

What sets Danbauk apart is the handling of fermented tea leaves laphet. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the warming with turmeric result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

laphet fermented tea leaf salad is a uniquely Burmese ingredient used in salads and as a stimulant snack. The a Yangon tea shop atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had toddy palm juice as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Danbauk is the place to start.