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Thukpa
Nepal
At 4,000 metres, a bowl of thukpa warming your hands is one of the most comforting eating experiences in the world.
Tibetan noodle soup — hearty wheat noodles in a spiced broth with vegetables and meat, brought to Nepal through Tibet. Warming mountain food.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
425 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
300gthick wheat noodles
300gchicken or lamb, thinly sliced
2carrots, julienned
100gcabbage, shredded
1onion, sliced
2 clovesgarlic
1 pieceginger
1 tspturmeric
1Lchicken stock
soy sauce and chillito season
Method
1
Fry garlic, ginger and onion briefly. Add meat. Cook 3 minutes.
2
Add stock, turmeric and vegetables. Simmer 15 minutes.
3
Add noodles. Cook 5 minutes. Season with soy and chilli.
Chef's Tip
Thukpa noodles should be thicker than Chinese noodles — the substantial noodle is part of the dish's identity.
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