Tibetan Meals/Snacks
Tibet is not exact known for it's food - given the harsh climate, and arid conditions, not much will grow. 
For that reason, Tibetan food (at least the authentic kind) tends to be plain, austere and ...well....unadorned.
But subtly has been known to have its merits - and Tibetan food is rather chic these days, anyway.
So here, without further ado, are snippets of Tibetan food, as sampled by Gaijin Girl.  More of course to come.

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Ashom Tang (Corn Soup)_- Tibetan
There's not much to say about this entry - it was a simple corn-squash soup.  But it was nice - sweet, light and refreshing.  Not bad.

Would I try again?  Yes.

Where I found it:  Tsampa
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Lephing - Tibetan
A cake of mung bean jelly, bathed in a garlic and hot pepper sauce.  The mung bean is tasteless, with a firm jelly texture.  The sauce is, well, really hot.  Thanks to the sauce, it's pretty tasty, although on the incendiary side.  Not a memorable taste over the long term, though.

Would I try again?  No, not really.

Where I found it:  Tsampa


Momos - Tibetan
The Tibetan dumpling/potsticker, served either steamed or fried.  I had mine steamed, vegetarian style.  My sample--called Tsel Momos--had a bright green skin, were stuffed with several types of veggies, and came with two types of dipping sauce (soy, and spicy).  Very tasty - with just a hint of mint.

Would I try again?  Yes, although the hefty price tag ($9.00) means not often.

Where I found it:  Tibetan Kitchen


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Tibetan Kitchen
Tibetan Yak
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