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Sukuti
Nepal
Made in high Himalayan communities where refrigeration is impossible. Trekkers buy it as trail food.
Nepalese dried meat — beef or buffalo air-dried in the Himalayan sun and wind for weeks. Nepal's ancient protein preservation and the snack of trekkers.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
435 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
300gsukuti dried meat, pre-made
2 tbspmustard oil
1onion, sliced
3dried chillies
1 tsptimur Sichuan pepper
1 tspcumin
juice of 1lime
Method
1
Break sukuti into pieces. Heat mustard oil. Fry onion and chillies.
2
Add sukuti. Fry on high heat until slightly softened and charred in places.
3
Season with timur, cumin and lime. Serve as a snack with rice beer.
Chef's Tip
Sukuti needs high heat to rehydrate and char slightly — low heat produces a chewy, tough result.
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