From Momos to Thukpa: 5 Tibetan Street Food Recipes You Must Try

Tibet, also known as the ‘Roof of the World’, is considered a dream destination for most travelers and why not?! Rich culture, splendid landscapes, ancient monasteries and super delicious food, this place has it all. Talking about Tibetan cuisine, this cuisine incorporates influences from its neighboring countries (including India and Nepal where many Tibetans live). And we agree, be it a plate of steamed momos or a relaxing bowl of thukpa, we all enjoy Tibetan food. This dish has always satiated the taste buds, no matter what. Other than this momos and thukpa, there are many other tibetan street food recipes that we are sure all of you would love to eat it. Wonder what they are? Just have a look.

Here is a list of 5 Tibetan dishes that you must try:

Our Recommendations:

1. Tibetan Veg Momos

Let’s start with everyone’s favorite recipe. Here we bring you a veg momo recipe which is easy to make at home. All you have to do is chop some carrots, cabbage, onions and garlic, sauté them with soy sauce, vinegar and pepper, wrap the flour and steam. Pair it with spicy momos chutney and get ready to savor the most popular Tibetan street food. Find the recipe here.

2. Thukpas

A simple yet nutritious dish, Thukpa is the perfect recipe to take you on a gastronomic journey to the beautiful landscape of Tibet, while you eat it at home. With a few simple steps and easy ingredients, one can prepare a delicious bowl of thukpa at home. Click here for the recipe.

3. Veg Thukpa Soup

Love Soup? Here we bring you a soup recipe with noodles and some mixed vegetables, meat or chicken. Apart from being super delectable, this noodle-based recipe is also super comforting and easy to make. Click here for the recipe.

Other dishes you must try:

4. Lapping

Lapping is a traditional local food eaten mostly as an evening snack in Tibet. There are two types of laughing, one of white color and one of yellow color. Spices such as salt, soy sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic extract, vinegar, and sesame oil lend a peculiar yet balanced flavor, making it the perfect appetizer to enjoy with momos or dumplings. click here.

Tibetan Majnu Ka Tila Appetizer

5. Thenthuki

Here we bring you another Tibetan style noodle recipe. This soup has both vegetables and rice or whole wheat noodles. It can be eaten as lunch or dinner; the choice is yours!

Try these recipes at home and let us know how you liked them. If you know more Tibetan-style recipes, send the recipe and you may be featured here.