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Thenthuk

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Broad noodles with broth garnished with cilantro.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by Lillian Chou

Thenthuk (pronounced roughly like “ten” + “too” + k) is a typical Tibetan noodle soup that keeps the nomads warm during the long Tibetan winters. You can make it either with vegetables or meat—below, you’ll find the vegetable version. In Tibetan, then means “pull” and thuk means “noodles.” You’ll pull the dough in flat pieces and throw them right into the soup pot. Note that the initial cooking of the broth happens quickly, so it’s best to have all your ingredients prepared before you start actually cooking.

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