From Momos to Thukpa: 5 Tibetan Street Food Recipes You Must Try
Tibet, also known as ‘Roof of the World’, is considered the dream destination of most travelers, why not?! Rich culture, magnificent scenery, ancient monasteries and super delicious food, this place has it all. While talking about Tibetan cuisine, this cuisine includes influences from its neighboring countries (including India and Nepal, where many Tibetans live). And let’s agree, be it a plate of steamed mam or a bowl of soul-relaxing thukpa, we all enjoy Tibetan food. This cuisine always satisfies the taste buds no matter what. Apart from momos and thukpa, there are many other Tibetan street food recipes that we are sure that you will all enjoy devouring. Wondering what it is? Watch.
Here is a list of 5 Tibetan recipes that you must try:
Our recommendation:
1. Momos Tibetan Veg
Let’s start with the all-loved recipe. Here we bring you a vegetarian momo recipe that is easy to make at home. All you need to do is chop some carrots, cabbage, onion and garlic, saute them with soy sauce, vinegar and black pepper, put in maida wrapper and steam them. Pair it with fiery momos chutney and get ready to enjoy the flavors of Tibet’s most popular street food. Find the recipe here.
2. Thukpa
A simple yet nutritious dish, thukpa is an ideal recipe to take you on a culinary journey to the beautiful landscape of Tibet, while you enjoy it at home. With just a few simple steps and easy ingredients, you can prepare a delightful bowl of thukpa at home. Click here for the recipe.
3. Veg Thukpa Soup
Love soup? Here we bring you soup recipes with noodles and some vegetables, meat or chicken. Besides being super delicious, this noodle recipe is also very comforting and easy to make. Click here for the recipe.
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4. Laping
Laping (Lhaphing) is a traditional local dish eaten mainly as an evening snack in Tibet. There are two types of lhaphings, one that is white and one that is yellow. Spices like salt, soy sauce, red chili sauce, garlic extract, vinegar and sesame oil give the dish a distinctive yet balanced flavor, making it the perfect appetizer to enjoy alongside bread or dumplings. Click here.
5. Thenthuk
Here we bring you another Tibetan noodle recipe. This soup has both vegetables and whole grain rice or noodles. It can be eaten as lunch or dinner; The choice is yours!
Try these recipes at home and let us know how you like them. If you know more Tibetan recipes, send that recipe and you may be featured here.