Ingredient appreciation — what makes Ohno Khao Swè special

What sets Ohno Khao Swè apart is the handling of fish paste ngapi. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the pungent and fermented result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

laphet fermented tea leaf salad is a uniquely Burmese ingredient used in salads and as a stimulant snack. The a traditional Burmese home breakfast atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had toddy palm juice as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Ohno Khao Swè is the place to start.