Laphet:
- Combine tea leaves in a bowl and pour hot water over tea leaves to cover. Steep tea for 5 minutes, drain off and retain water, then repeat the process 2 more times.Â
- Combine steeped tea leaves and remaining ingredients, except retained water, in a blender and blend until fine. Add retained tea water in small quantities until texture of puree resembles pesto.Â
- Transfer mixture to a sanitized glass jar, cover with cheesecloth, and refrigerate for 3 to 5 days.
Nga Yok Chin (Burmese Chili Dip):
- Combine ingredients in a blender and blend for 60 seconds to blend.
- Transfer to sauce squeeze bottles.Â
Fried Onion Mixture
- Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and toss to combine. Add a little Burmese Chili Dip to season. This will also help it to cling together.Â
Fried Rice Papers
- Fry rice papers, one at a time, in 350°F until they turn from translucent to white and crinkled.
Finishing:
- Arrange a rice paper on a large round plate. Place a small mound of the fried onion mixture on the rice crisp, spoon laphet on top, and drizzle generously with chili dip.Â