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As the Tibetan New Year approaches, the cold air in Tibet is filled with a strong atmosphere of fireworks. The mellow aroma of butter tea, the salty and fresh yak hot pot, and the steaming of yak meat buns... In this land closest to the sky, food is not only an enjoyment of taste buds, but also a necessity for resisting the cold and replenishing energy. Come to Tibet in the Tibetan New Year! Let the taste buds and the soul experience the unique charm of the snowy plateau together, and start a warm journey to the snowy area on the tip of your tongue with a cup of sweet tea and a bowl of hidden noodles.

The warmth hidden in the sweet teahouse

Hidden noodles, sweet tea, fried potatoes, meat patties... In Tibet, no matter the streets and alleys, you can always see sweet teahouses of all sizes. This is not only a place for Tibetans to have breakfast, but also a place to gather with friends in their spare time in the afternoon. When people lifted up the heavy curtains of the sweet teahouse, they sat together in groups of three or three. The table was filled with steaming hidden noodles and meat patties. The air was filled with the milk fragrance of sweet tea, and the lowly chat and laughter formed a warm picture.

In Tibet, people can always use simple ingredients to make a unique "Tibetan flavor". A pot of sweet tea, a bowl of hidden noodles, and a fried potato or meat patty are the most standard breakfast set here. Clear water, black tea, sweet milk powder or yak milk, just simple ingredients can make sweet tea with a strong tea aroma and a mellow milky flavor. In the chilling early spring, I took a sip and my whole body became warm. At this time, pairing it with a bowl of chewy hidden noodles is simple and satisfying.

Tibet sweet teahouses are of no size. They are a microcosm of Tibet and a portrayal of the lives of Tibetan people. In the sweet teahouse, there are no strangers. If you come to Lhasa, you must walk into a sweet teahouse, order a pot of sweet tea, a bowl of Tibetan noodles, or a steaming and solidly made yak meat bun to experience the unique warmth on the snowy plateau. You will find that the charm of Tibet lies not only in its scenery, but also in its human touch hidden in a sweet teahouse.

Good stomach warming products on the plateau

Many people think that Tibet is a "food desert", but they don't know that Tibet is as restrained and shy as the people here. They use the best ingredients and simple processing methods to make delicious food, respect the ingredients themselves, and give back to the gifts of nature. Therefore, the food here seems simple and simple, but behind it is the infinite enthusiasm of the Tibetan people to friends from all over the world.

When you come to Tibet, how can you miss Tibetan yak meat hotpot? In the chilly early spring, nothing can warm your body and mind more than a steaming pot of yak meat hotpot. As a "treasure" on the plateau, yaks are delicious and nutritious, and are a good product for Tibetans tonic in winter. Yak hotpot is a classic way to eat this delicious food to the extreme.

The traditional Tibetan yak meat hotpot pays attention to the original flavor. The soup base is usually made of yak bones for several hours, and add a little salt and spices. First lay a layer of seasonal vegetables and vermicelli at the bottom of the pot, then a layer of yak meat chops. The top is potatoes, radishes, cabbage, green bamboo shoots, fungus and other resistant vegetables, and then simmer it in the fat and thin fresh yak meat. The fragrances of various ingredients collide with each other, so it’s so fragrant! In order not to conceal the aroma of the food itself, the dipping sauce for Tibetan yak hotpot is usually relatively simple. It can be prepared with chili sauce, chopped green onion, coriander, etc., or you can add sesame paste, fermented bean curd, etc. according to your personal preferences. Yak hotpot has a strong flavor, so it is recommended to pair it with light butter tea or sweet tea.

Plateau style on the tip of the tongue

When coming to Tibet, you should not only taste the special food that fills your stomach, but also have a unique flavor to eat. It is the Tibetan New Year, and the must-have snacks for every household are the "Card Sport". Kasai is a dessert fried with butter, flour and other ingredients. It is usually round, striped, butterfly-shaped, and has a crisp and sweet taste. It is a must-have delicacy for Tibetan New Year and holiday celebrations.

Of course, when you come to Tibet, you must try the yak yogurt here. It is fermented from pure yak milk, with a thick and delicate taste, rich milky aroma and rich nutrition. Generally, the original yak yogurt tastes sour and needs to be eaten with sugar. You can also add honey, fried barley, ginseng fruit, etc. according to your personal taste, which makes the taste richer and easier to accept.

Fried potatoes on the streets and alleys are also one of the snacks that Tibetans love. Usually, the fried potatoes in sweet teahouses are strips, while the fried potatoes in small street shops are flakes or blocks. People like to sprinkle fried potatoes with simple seasonings such as chili powder and salt. Why are the seemingly simple fried potatoes so popular? It turns out that the fried potatoes here are usually made from local Tibetan potatoes. Because of the sufficient sunshine, large temperature difference between day and night, the high starch content, the taste is soft and sweet, and the aroma is even more fragrant after frying, which makes people salivate.

A snack that is as popular as fried potatoes also has jelly. This is a cold snack made of pea powder or sweet potato powder. It has a smooth and slick taste and is the first choice to satisfy your cravings. In Tibet, people like to add chili oil made from local chili peppers to the jelly, and add fried peanuts, chopped green onions and other auxiliary ingredients, which are sour, spicy, appetizing and refreshing. In addition to the traditional way to eat jelly, you can also put jelly into the cake to satisfy your cravings and fill your fill. Tibetan snacks are of a wide variety and unique flavor, which is an indispensable part of experiencing Tibetan culture.

Winter Tour to Tibet。。Food Accompanied by Delicious Food

Recently, the seventh round of "Winter Tour to Tibet" activity is underway, and the activity will last until March 15, 2025. During the event, all A-level scenic spots in Tibet (except temple scenic spots) will implement a ticket-free policy. While the event is not over, come and feel the plateau style on the tip of your tongue!