Many people visit Nepal on a tour to get a taste of the Himalayas. And, when it comes to the cuisine, we mean that literally. A lot of the staple ingredients in Nepalese cuisine utilize products from the land and rich soil. So, you really can’t get this food anywhere else. The national dishes are “Daal Bhat” (lentils and rice) and Momo “Meat” (veggie dumplings). If you like spicy food, then Nepal is the place for you, as many of the condiments add some heat to your food. If you like bread, there is Tibetan Bread with Honey as well as Chapati. Yak is also a popular dish here, whether you go for the meat or the cheese. If it all becomes too heavy for you, then sweeten things up with mandarin oranges, rice pudding, or apple-pie for dessert.
National Dish:
Daal bhat lentils and rice
Momo meat or veg dumplings
Staples:
Tibetan Bread and Honey
Dhido corn porridge
Chapati, Kothey dumplings
Mains:
Yak and buffalo steak
Sekuwa spicy kebabs
Aloo Tama curry
Chataamari Nepali pizza
Wai-Wai packet instant noodles
Sides:
Tarkari curried vegetables, Achhaar pickles, chutney
Soya beans, bamboo shoots
Makkai popcorn
Chilli sauce
Dahi yogurt
Dessert:
Apple Pie
Khir rice pudding
Churpi cheese, Yak Cheese
Mandarin oranges
Drink:
Tea (chiya), butter tea
Yak milk
Mustang coffee
Beer:
Everest, Gorkha
Tongba homebrewed millet beer
Spirits:
Raksi liquor, Khukuri rum
Hana LaRock is originally from New York, though has called other places around the world her home for the last two years. She currently lives in South Korea as an English teacher and freelance travel writer. When she’s not working, she enjoys writing, reading, spending time with her dog, and of course, traveling. You can find her at www.hanalarockwriting.com.
