Phing and Go-nga
Breakfast is a weekend event for my family. Our weekday morning schedules are much too busy for anything more than a piece of toast or some cereal. But weekends are … Continue reading
Son Labu – Tibetan Pickled Radish
At the onset of winter months, I like making son-labu. The thought of this pungent, spicy, salty-sour pickled radish dish, a favorite of mine from my childhood days, makes my … Continue reading
“Terro” from Bathang
UPDATE: I stand corrected by a Bapa. “Terro” is actually “Tinru” [སྤྲིན་རུབ།]. This type of momo is also commonly refered to as “Thundril” Momo [མཐུན་སྒྲིལ་མོག་མོག་] which means “Unity” Momo. This … Continue reading
Shogog Khatsa
A perennial favorite at all Tibetan picnics, potluck parties, gatherings … summer or winter, would be the well loved “Shogog Khatsa” (Spicy Potatoes). So many variations of Shogog Khatsa … … Continue reading
Phagsha
This is a dish that I often make at home. Its easy, delicious, keeps for a long time and my family members relish it. I usually cook up a big … Continue reading
Droepa Khatsa
For me, Droepa Khatsa brings back childhood memories of growing up in TCV – waiting in line at the TCV canteen where they would occasionally make it. It was one … Continue reading
Amdo Khabsey (Sog Sog / Senz)
My mother-in-law called me around two weeks ago, to tell me that this year, she would prefer that we didn’t bring her losar gifts but that she would like us … Continue reading
Guthuk
Its time for Guthuk. This year (2012), ‘nyi-shu-gu’ falls on Monday, February 20, and as our ancestors have done for hundreds of years, I hope that you and your loved … Continue reading
Tra-Gyuma A la Tenzing Barshee La
* This recipe is not for the faint of heart.* My friend, Tenzing Barshee la has created a Losar tradition for himself and his family. Every Losar, without fail, Tenzing … Continue reading
Sha Kampo
We cannot have a Tibetan recipe collection without Sha Kampo. Its one of my favorite treats of all time. Normally I have to wait for special supplies to come from … Continue reading
Thenthuk
Almost every family has their own way of preparing Thenthuk – equally delicious but here I’m going to prepare it in the traditional Amdo style – the way it was … Continue reading
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