Jun 18, 2012

Thukpa

Thukpa

A delicious noodles soup, popular in Nepal, Tibet, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh … Recipe adapted from The essential North East Cook book !!!

Serves: 2 - 3

Ingredients

500 g noodles

5 cups stock (vegetable or chicken)

2 cups cleaned and chopped mixed vegetables (like carrot, cabbage, French beans ..)

1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves (optional)

Method

Prepare noodles as per the direction shown on the packet (or cook noodles in a large pan, with plenty of boiling salted water to which a few drops of oil are added, till just tender (al dente – with a bite. Drain and run cold water over noodles for 5 minutes. Drain again).

Heat stock in a pan and add vegetables. Stir well and add noodles.

Simmer over medium heat till vegetables are tender.

Mix in salt, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Recipe suggestion - 2 cups shredded chicken can be added with the vegetables.


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