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*Chicken Thukpa* is a popular Tibetan noodle soup dish that has gained popularity in the Himalayan regions, including West Bengal, Sikkim, and Nepal. It's a warm, flavorful, and hearty dish perfect for cold weather.
Here's a quick *recipe* for making *Chicken Thukpa* at home:
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*Ingredients*
#### For the Soup:
2 cups boiled noodles (flat or spaghetti-like)
200-250 g chicken (boneless, cut into small pieces)
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
2-3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
1-inch ginger (grated or minced)
1 medium tomato (finely chopped)
1 medium carrot (julienned)
1/2 cup cabbage (shredded)
1/2 cup bell peppers (sliced, optional)
2-3 cups chicken stock or water
2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or sesame oil)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper powder
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
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*Instructions*
1. **Cook the Noodles**:
Boil the noodles in salted water until soft. Drain and keep aside.
2. **Chicken Preparation**: - Heat oil in a pan or pot. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and chopped onions. Sauté until golden and fragrant. - Then add the chicken pieces, stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until it is no longer pink.
3. **Add vegetables**:
Add the tomatoes, carrots, cabbage, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
4. **Simmer the Soup**:
Pour in the chicken stock or water and bring it to a boil.
Add soy sauce, black pepper, chili powder, and salt. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables and chicken are fully cooked.
5. Add the Noodles: - Add the boiled noodles in soup and mix well; Let it simmer for next 2 minutes so all flavors get absorbed by it.
6. Garnish and Serve: - Turn off the heat. Now, garnish with chopped coriander leaves on the top.
Serve hot. Add a dash of lime juice or chili sauce for taste.
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*How to Serve* Eat the steaming *Chicken Thukpa* for a complete meal or just with momos for the authentic Tibetan-Himalayan flavors! Great for cold evening or when you feel that you need a comforting bowl of soup.
Let me know if you want to try a vegetarian or spicy version of this recipe! ????
@urankitchen