Thentuk

Thentuk

Thentuk

Monpa hand-pulled flat noodle soup — irregular flat pieces of dough simmered in a rich meat or vegetable broth with potatoes, vegetables, and dried chillies. Heartier and thicker than thukpa.

Cuisines

Sikkimese Arunachali

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1 egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
200 grams chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 carrot, julienned
1 small bunch of spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
2 spring onions, chopped
salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix the flour, water, egg, and a pinch of salt to form a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Roll the dough into a thin sheet and cut into small squares or irregular shapes.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
  4. 4 Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent.
  5. 5 Add chicken slices and cook until they are no longer pink.
  6. 6 Stir in tomatoes, carrots, and soy sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7 Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  8. 8 Add the dough pieces into the boiling broth, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  9. 9 Reduce heat and let it simmer until the dough pieces are cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
  10. 10 Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  11. 11 Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
  12. 12 Garnish with chopped spring onions before serving.

Tips

For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with tofu or mushrooms.