Tsampa
Veg
Vegan
Roasted barley flour often mixed with tea or milk, traditionally eaten for breakfast or as a snack, providing a nutty flavor and energy boost.
Cuisines
Ladakhi
Best for
Breakfast
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | barley flour |
| 1 cup | hot water |
| 1 tablespoon | butter |
| — | salt to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Heat the barley flour in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it is lightly toasted and aromatic, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2 Transfer the toasted barley flour to a mixing bowl.
- 3 Add hot water gradually to the barley flour, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- 4 Mix in the butter and salt to taste, kneading the mixture into a smooth dough-like consistency.
- 5 Shape the mixture into small balls or patties for serving.
Tips
Tsampa is traditionally eaten by mixing with butter tea for a more authentic experience.