Steps
- 1.
Miang Kham (Northern Thailand): Fermented leaves serve as edible wrappers for flavor-packed bites
- 2.
Lahpet Thoke (Myanmar): Fermented tea leaf salad where bai miang provides umami backbone
- 3.
Khao Soi Tea Leaf Relish (Chiang Mai): Finely chopped fermented leaves add depth to the iconic curry's condiment tray
The Science
Primary Reaction
Microbial fermentation of tea polyphenols