Tea Leaf Salad

Ingredients

1/2 cup tea leaves (fermented tea leaves, available in Asian markets or online)
2 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup fried garlic
1/4 cup dried shrimp (optional)
1/4 cup green chili peppers, sliced (adjust to taste)
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
Salt to taste

Instructions

Prepare Tea Leaves

If using fermented tea leaves, rinse them under cold water and drain well. If they are too salty, soak them in water for a few minutes and drain.

Mix the Salad

In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, cherry tomatoes, crushed peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, fried garlic, dried shrimp (if using), and green chili peppers.

Prepare the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, palm sugar, and salt until the sugar is dissolved.

Combine and Toss