FERMENTED TEA LEAF SALAD

Fermented Tea Leaf Salad image

Provided by Marian Burros

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 to 1/2 cup fermented tea leaves
1 tablespoon dry shrimp powder
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 large julienne plum tomatoes
1 cup very thinly sliced cabbage
1 teaspoon fried garlic (see note)
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons fried dried peas
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
2 to 3 teaspoons lime juice
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon minced bird's-eye chili or other hot chili, like a serrano
1 to 2 teaspoons fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam)
Cilantro leaves, sliced fried garlic and whole green chilies, for garnish

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in large bowl, and mix well. Divide between two plates, and serve, with garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 168, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 403 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams