Lahpet thoke

Method 6 steps

1. 1

   Fry the garlic slices in oil until golden and lift them out at once; a few seconds more and they turn bitter.

2. 2

   Toast the sesame in a dry pan until fragrant, two minutes, stirring.

3. 3

   Rinse the tea paste in cold water if it is very salty and squeeze it dry.

4. 4

   Shred the cabbage fine, cut the tomatoes into wedges and the chilli into rings.

5. 5

   Combine everything in a bowl with the peanuts, beans, sesame, garlic oil, fish sauce and lime juice.

6. 6

   Toss it with your hands immediately before serving and scatter the fried garlic over the top.