Paul wanted to make Sue happy so we decided to go to the Himalayan Grille for lunch! That’s always happy food for us1
KJ Chardonnay helped immediately
Thukpa is a Tibetan noodle soup. It originated in the eastern part of Tibet. Amdo Thukpa (especially Thenthuk) is a famous variant among Tibetan. The dish became popular in Nepal, Bhutan, and the states of Sikkim, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India. It is also popular in the Ladakh region and the state of Himachal Pradesh. The food is widely available in these regions.
The veggie thukpa was fantastic
Set against the backdrop of the Himalayas, the people of Nepal have many different backgrounds and ethnicities, and this multitude of influences is reflected within the country’s cuisine. Nepalese dishes are generally healthier than most other South Asian gastronomies, as they rely less on the extensive use of fats and more on chunky vegetables, lean meats, pickled dishes and salads. Whilst Nepal does take heavy influences from its closest geographical companions such as India, China and Tibet, this mountainous paradise only opened up its borders to outsiders in the 1950s. It is for this reason, in addition to problems with exports and imports caused by Nepal’s geographical setting, that there is a particular focus on using locally grown produce.
Himalayan food is delicious1
Cauliflower with potato and peas cooked with herbs and spices. Wonderful especially on a cold winter day!
Potatoes and peas
After dining we headed home for a while and then decided Patty’s Place was needed before we went home for the evening.
We came home and watched some TV before crashing!
