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Thukpa (
Tibetan Tibetan may mean: * of, from, or related to Tibet * Tibetan people, an ethnic group * Tibetan language: ** Classical Tibetan, the classical language used also as a contemporary written standard ** Standard Tibetan, the most widely used spoken diale ...
: ཐུག་པ ; ne, थुक्पा;
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: /tʰu(k̚)ˀ˥˥.pə˥˥/ ) is a
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and
Tibet Tibet (; ''Böd''; ) is a region in East Asia, covering much of the Tibetan Plateau and spanning about . It is the traditional homeland of the Tibetan people. Also resident on the plateau are some other ethnic groups such as Monpa people, ...
an
noodle soup Noodle soup refers to a variety of soups with noodles and other ingredients served in a light broth. Noodle soup is a common dish across East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Himalayan states of South Asia. Various types of noodles are used, such a ...
, which originated in the eastern part of
Tibet Tibet (; ''Böd''; ) is a region in East Asia, covering much of the Tibetan Plateau and spanning about . It is the traditional homeland of the Tibetan people. Also resident on the plateau are some other ethnic groups such as Monpa people, ...
. ''Amdo thukpa'' (especially '' thenthuk'') is a famous variant among the Indians (especially Ladakhis and Sikkimis),
Tibetans The Tibetan people (; ) are an East Asian ethnic group native to Tibet. Their current population is estimated to be around 6.7 million. In addition to the majority living in Tibet Autonomous Region of China, significant numbers of Tibetans liv ...
and Nepalese. ''Thukpa'' can be prepared in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian variations; the most popular non-vegetarian variation includes chicken. There are numerous varieties of ''thukpa'' which includes: * '' Thenthuk'' (): Hand-pulled noodle * ''Gyathuk'' (): Chinese noodle * ''Thuppa'' ( ne, थुप्पा) * ''Thugpa'' (): Hand-rolled pinched noodle (like gnocchi) * ''Drethug'' ()


Etymology

Thukpa has been described as a "generic Tibetan word for any soup or stew combined with noodles."


Regional traditions


Indian thukpa

In India, the dish is consumed by people of Nepalese and Tibetan origin in the state of
Sikkim Sikkim (; ) is a state in Northeastern India. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Province No. 1 of Nepal in the west and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also close to the Sil ...
, the district of
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and in the union territory of
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.


Nepalese thukpa

The Nepalese version of Thukpa in general has a predominant vegetarian feature and a bit of spicier flavor. The protein ingredients of the dish are given vegetarian alternative according to availability, including beans, chickpeas, gram, kidney beans, tofu etc. However, non-vegetarian Thukpa are also enjoyed by some people. Egg Thukpa is probably the second most popular variety after vegetarian Thukpa among Nepalese. Coriander leaves, spring onion, or garlic leaves are the popular Nepalese choices of garnish.


Gallery

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See also

* Thukpa bhatuk *
List of soups This is a list of notable soups. Soups have been made since Ancient history, ancient times. Some soups are served with large chunks of meat or vegetables left in the liquid, while others are served as a broth. A broth is a flavored liquid usua ...
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List of Tibetan dishes This is a list of Tibetan dishes and foods. Tibetan cuisine includes the culinary traditions and practices of Tibet and its peoples, many of whom reside in India and Nepal. It reflects the Tibetan landscape of mountains and plateaus and incl ...
*
List of Nepalese dishes Nepali/Nepalese cuisine refers to the food eaten in Nepal. The country's cultural and geographic diversity provides ample space for a variety of cuisines based on ethnicity and on soil and climate. Nevertheless, '' dal-bhat-tarkari'' ( ne, द� ...


External links


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References

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