Thukpa | Tibetan Noodle Soup

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chicken is often less expensive.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Whole grain noodles add fiber, while rice noodles are often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

Welcome to the video and introduction to Thukpa.

Mention the rainy season and how Thukpa is comforting during this time.

State that Thukpa is a noodle-based soup with Tibetan roots.

List the ingredients needed for Thukpa: noodles, chicken stock, ginger, garlic, chili, jell powder, pepper, cooking oil, green chilies, minced meat, onion, and salt.

Boil lots of water in a pot for the noodles.

Once the water boils, add the noodles and a little bit of oil, stirring to prevent sticking.

After the noodles are cooked, drain the hot water and immediately dip the noodles in cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking.

Drain the cold water from the noodles and set them aside.

Heat a pan and add cooking oil.

Once the oil is heated, add minced garlic and quickly add sliced onions and slit green chilies, allowing the onions to caramelize.

Add the minced meat to the pan and cook until ready, then set aside.

Assemble the Thukpa by adding noodles to a bowl, pouring in the chicken stock soup, and adding the cooked meat on top.

Final presentation of the Thukpa and a note about its deliciousness.

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