La Phet

Directions

1. 1
   Fry the garlic in 2 teaspoons of the oil in a pan until it starts to turn brown.
2. 2
   Remove from the heat.
3. 3
   In a bowl, combine the tea leaves and the rest of the oil, and, using your fingers, knead the oil into the leaves until the oil is well distributed.
4. 4
   Let the mixture sit at least one hour or until the leaves soften.
5. 5
   If your tea is extremely dry, you may want to add a few drops of water.
6. 6
   Serve with the rest of the ingredients on the side for an appetizer dish, or mix it all together into a salad.