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Thukpa

Name: Thukpa
Cuisine: Nepali
Ingredients: 150 grams noodles; 4 cups chicken broth; 200 grams chicken pieces; 2 medium tomatoes; 1 medium onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 inch piece ginger; 1 cup spinach; 1 medium carrot; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Thukpa is a hearty noodle soup popular in Nepali cuisine, known for its warming qualities and combination of vegetables, meat, and flavorful broth. It is especially cherished in the mountainous regions for its nourishment and comforting nature during cold weather.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Nepali70%

Tibetan30%

Ingredients

noodles
150 grams
chicken broth
4 cups
chicken pieces
200 grams
tomatoes
2 medium
onion
1 medium
garlic
3 cloves
ginger
1 inch piece
spinach
1 cup
carrot
1 medium
soy sauce
1 tablespoon
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Thukpa originated in the Himalayan regions, influenced by Tibetan culinary traditions and adapted by Nepali communities to include local ingredients and flavors.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Nepali70%

ingredients+techniques

Tibetan30%

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Techniques

boiling sautéing simmering stirring

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