What are the special Tibetan cuisines?

There are 56 ethnic groups in my country, and each ethnic group has its own specific national culture. The Tibetans have a relatively strong Tibetan style. This style of living is not only reflected in clothing and living environment, but also in diet. So, what are some of the more famous Tibetan specialties? Here are some Tibetan delicacies recommended to you!

1. Butter tea

As a representative food of Tibetans, it is one of the special foods of Tibet. It can be eaten as a staple food together with tsampa and tastes great. It can keep you warm in the cold season in Tibet, and it also has the effect of refreshing the mind, promoting salivation and quenching thirst. It is made of edible butter and strong tea. It is quite complicated to make, delicious, refreshing and has a sweet soup.

2. Hand-pulled Lamb

Wherever there is grazing, there you will find hand-pulled mutton. As a representative of Tibetan cuisine, it has a history of nearly a thousand years. The taste is also continuously improving, but the only thing that remains unchanged is eating meat in big bites. There are cold dishes. There are three ways to eat it: hot, fried, and the taste will be different depending on the way you eat it. Hand-pulled lamb is made from fresh and tender lamb. The hand-pulled lamb is bright in color, fat but not greasy, and has a soft and chewy texture. It is a rare delicacy.

3. Pipa meat

Pipa meat is a special pickled delicacy of the Tibetan people. The method is to slaughter the pig, remove the internal organs and bones, keep the whole pig body, add seasonings, rub it continuously to make it tasty, then sew it up and dry it. After drying, it looks like a pipa, so it is called Pipa meat. Pipa meat has a long history and can be preserved for a long time. Pipa meat is fresh in color and fragrant in taste, with unique flavor, moderate saltiness, and is neither fat nor greasy, making it suitable for everyone.

4. Highland Barley Wine

Highland barley wine is a kind of grain wine, which is brewed by Tibetan people using highland barley. It is an indispensable item for Tibetan people to use during every festival and celebration. Highland barley wine does not make you drunk, sobers you up quickly, and is suitable for men, women, young and old. Highland barley wine also contains a variety of minerals, which is very effective in strengthening the body.

5. Tsampa

Tsampa is one of the staple foods of Tibetans and one of the foods they must eat every day. Tsampa is also made from highland barley. The highland barley is washed, dried, fried, ground into flour, and then added with butter tea, sugar, and milk residue. Tsampa is rich in nutrients and high in calories. It can satisfy hunger and keep you warm.