Whenever tourism is talked about, the north-eastern part of India is given a lot of importance. Due to its proximity to the Himalayas, the weather and environment here are very pleasant and charming. Sikkim is also included in these parts, which is known for its natural beauty, big waterfalls and mountains as well as its taste. If you go to visit Sikkim, you must taste the cuisine here. Here you will get to see a variety of flavors that will not be found in other Indian dishes. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about the main dishes of Sikkim which must be tasted once.
Thankuk
Thenguk, a type of noodle soup, is one of the famous foods of Sikkim. Vegetables, chicken or mutton, and wheat flour are used to make it. If you are a vegetarian then you can cook veggies then. It is essentially a soup with vegetables, meat, or both, into which small pieces of dough are added and cooked slowly in a closed pot. This is the dish that the people of Sikkim eat for dinner.
Fangshapa
Fangshapa is a strip of pork fat cooked with dried chilies and radishes. A spicy and tangy attempt at this Sikkimese dish, it is rich in protein and made without oil. Well, for vegetarians there is no substitute for pork in this dish so there is nothing like that. What You Can Do The Golden Dragon Hotel in Gangtok has the most authentic and delicious Fangshapa in the whole of Sikkim.
Thukpa
This Sikkimese dish, a delicious noodle soup made in the eastern regions of Tibet, will please your taste buds. This delicious dish is available not only in street vendors but in almost every restaurant in the state. In addition to the spicy flavor, the noodle soup contains chopped onions and green chilies. You have the option to make this recipe vegetarian or non-vegetarian. Instead of chopped vegetables, you can include red meat and eggs.
Momos
There is no doubt that momos or dumplings are the most popular dish among the people of Sikkim. Sikkim Momos, considered a Tibetan delicacy and influenced by Nepali cuisine, is the lifeline of Sikkim. Momos have become a popular snack not only in Sikkim but also in restaurants and roadside stalls across the country.
Gundruk
Gundruk is a food of Nepalese origin and is one of the staple foods of Sikkim. Gundruk is a leafy dish. Which is completely vegetarian and made from mustard cabbage and some radish leaves. Properly made Gundruk are found only in the village. People who make it in their homes traditionally make coins in earthen pots. But people have started using other methods of making the same disco. It is a food that remains the same even after age and shows little change.
Gya kho
One of the most delicious indigenous foods of Sikkim is this Sikkim-adapted Tibetan cuisine. Since the soup is served in a chimney-shaped dish, it is also known as chimney soup. The cooking method is responsible for its unique taste. It is made from a variety of ingredients and cooked over a charcoal fire.
Khapse
Khapse is a fried pastry, which tastes slightly sweet or salty. It is usually eaten and prepared on special occasions, goes, as well as in Tibetan marriages. These are doughs that are shaped into attractive shapes, and colors are often added to make them more attractive.
Kinima
Kinima is a dish made from soybeans that are boiled and kneaded to obtain a sticky texture. The dish gives a pungent smell. Kinima can be taken with Bhat as a side dish. It is an alternative to meat for vegetarians as it is high in antioxidants and low in fat. Kinema is popular not only in Sikkim but also in Nepal and Darjeeling.
Thenthuk
One of the most famous dishes of Sikkim is Thenthuk, a type of noodle soup. It is made from vegetables, chicken or mutton, and wheat flour. If you are a vegetarian then you can eat veggie thenthuk. It is a soup with vegetables, meat, or both, into which small pieces of dough are added and cooked with stew. It is a dinner dish served by Sikkimese families.
Wachipa
Wachipa is a traditional Sikkimese dish of the Kirat Rai ethnic group. Powder made from burnt chicken wings is mixed with cooked rice and minced chicken. Due to this, the taste of the powder is bitter. Vegetarian wachipa can be made by replacing the meat with the leaves or flowers of the bitter damlapa plant. This mostly happens only for some special occasions.
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