Thukpa - Tibetan Noodle Soup at Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in fat.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Whole wheat adds fiber; rice noodles are often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free; salt is more accessible.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha offers a similar flavor with less heat.

Prepare the broth by boiling water in a large pot.

Add chicken to the boiling water and cook until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.

In the same pot, add chopped carrots and cabbage to the broth; simmer for 5 minutes.

Add noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions.

Stir in ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and chili paste; mix well.

Return shredded chicken to the pot and heat through for 2-3 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Add a squeeze of lime juice before enjoying.

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