Exploring the vibrant flavors of Tibetan noodles has been one of the highlights of my culinary adventures. Each dish tells a story, and I can’t wait to share my four favorite noodle recipes that have captured my heart!
1. Thukpa
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 200g of fresh noodles
- 1 liter of chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, and greens)
- 200g of cooked chicken or tofu
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, heat a little oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add mixed vegetables and cooked chicken or tofu, stirring for a few minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring it to a boil.
- Add the noodles and soy sauce; cook until noodles are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot, garnished with cilantro.
Servings
This recipe serves 4.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 350 per serving
Protein: 20g
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 50g
2. Momo Noodles
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 200g of egg noodles
- 500g of ground meat (beef or chicken)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the ground meat with onion, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Form small dumplings and set aside.
- Boil the egg noodles according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- In a pan, cook the dumplings until browned and fully cooked.
- Mix the cooked noodles with the dumplings and serve, garnished with green onions.
Servings
This recipe serves 3-4.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 400 per serving
Protein: 30g
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 45g
3. Sha Phaley Noodles
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 250g of fresh noodles
- 200g of potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 100g of cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, cumin, and salt.
- Take a portion of the noodle dough and flatten it into a circle.
- Place a spoonful of the filling in the center and fold the dough over to seal it.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry each filled noodle until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve hot, and enjoy the crispy goodness!
Servings
This recipe serves 4.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 450 per serving
Protein: 12g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 55g
4. Lasa Noodles
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 300g of rice noodles
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, and snow peas)
- 2 tablespoons of chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a pan, heat oil and sauté the mixed vegetables until tender.
- Add the cooked noodles along with chili sauce and vinegar.
- Toss everything together and season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional chili sauce if desired.
Servings
This recipe serves 3.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 300 per serving
Protein: 10g
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Final Thoughts
Each of these noodle dishes brings a unique taste of Tibet directly to your kitchen. I hope you enjoy preparing and savoring them as much as I do! Happy cooking!