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Earthy Tibetan Thukpa with Noodles and Yak Cheese

This comforting Tibetan Thukpa combines robust flavors and delightful textures with fresh vegetables, savory broth, tender noodles, and rich yak cheese.

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·By Troy·
Earthy Tibetan Thukpa with Noodles and Yak Cheese
Prep
30 min
Cook
1 h 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
4

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Broth Base

  1. 1

    Heat the oil

    In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté onions, carrots, garlic, and ginger

    Add onions, carrots, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until onions are translucent.

  3. 3

    Add spices

    Stir in the cinnamon stick and cloves.

    Tip: Ensure the cloves are removed from the broth before serving to avoid a bitter bite.

Preparing the Noodles

  1. 1

    Soak the noodles

    Soak rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes or until pliable.

  2. 2

    Drain the noodles

    Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Season the noodles

    Season with salt before adding to the broth.

How to Make Earthy Tibetan Thukpa with Noodles and Yak Cheese

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

  1. 1

    Simmer the broth

    Add stock to the sautéed veggies and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 45 minutes.

  2. 2

    Blanch the vegetables

    In a separate pot, quickly blanch cabbage, bell pepper, snow peas, and tomatoes for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Finish the noodles

    Add soaked noodles to the simmering broth for the last 5 minutes of cooking.

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