Category: Tibet
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Tibetan Bread: Amdo Bhaley
I wasn’t aware of Tibet’s rich bread-baking history until Jolma Ren, owner of Amza Superfoods and writer of Beyond Her Kitchen, pointed it out in a comment here on my blog. I first tried Tibetan food while living in Queens, a New York City borough recognized as the most ethnically diverse urban area…
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Tibetan Tsampa Snacks
Last year, I spent five months tutoring children at a community center for Himalayan immigrants in Queens. I taught academic enrichment classes, and learned all about Tibetan cuisine from my students and coworkers. Located high up on a plateau in the Himalayan region, Tibet has a harsh climate. Wintertime temperatures often drop below zero, so traditional foods tend to be hearty, like momo (meat-filled…
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