Home cooking attempt — Khauk Swè Thohk from scratch

I spent an afternoon making Khauk Swè Thohk from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting fermented tea leaves laphet right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The complex and earthy result was rewarding once I got it right.

laphet fermented tea leaf salad is a uniquely Burmese ingredient used in salads and as a stimulant snack. I served it with lahpet yay tea leaf tea as the recipe suggested and the pairing made sense. It took longer than I expected but the outcome was genuinely satisfying. Making Khauk Swè Thohk yourself gives you a new appreciation for what goes into it at a restaurant.