Thukpa

Quick Info

• Prep: 15 mins (prep)
• Cook: 25 mins
• Servings: 4

Ingredient Substitutes

• Noodles ? Rice noodles
• Chicken ? Tofu or paneer
• Soy sauce ? Salt and pepper

Ingredients

• 200g noodles (wheat or rice)
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 small tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced
• 100g chicken (optional)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, minced
• 1 green chili, slit
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp oil
• 4 cups water or chicken/vegetable broth

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pot, saut' onions, garlic, ginger, and green chili until aromatic.
2. Add chicken pieces (if using), cook until lightly browned.
3. Add chopped vegetables (cabbage, carrot, bell peppers, tomato) and stir 2-3 mins.
4. Pour in water or broth, bring to boil.
5. Add noodles, cook until soft (5-8 mins).
6. Season with salt, pepper, soy sauce.
7. Simmer 2-3 mins and serve hot.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander or spring onions.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh noodles for best texture | Adjust spice level with chili | Do not overcook noodles | Vegetarian option: skip chicken and use vegetable broth | Serve immediately for best flavor

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Thukpa is a traditional noodle soup from the Himalayan regions, including Arunachal Pradesh. It features soft wheat or rice noodles cooked in a savory broth with vegetables, meat (optional), garlic, ginger, and mild spices. Served hot, it is perfect for cold weather and is a staple street food and home-cooked meal in Itanagar and other northeastern towns.

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