Bhutanese Buckwheat Noodles with Spicy Vegetable Broth
A hearty and flavorful noodle soup, this dish features homemade buckwheat noodles in a robust, spicy broth packed with local vegetables. It's a comforting and nutritious meal, often enjoyed during colder months.
🧂 Ingredients
- 200 g Buckwheat flour
- 100 ml Water(for dough)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil(for dough)
- 1.5 liters Vegetable broth
- 2 medium Tomatoes(chopped)
- 1 medium Onion(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 inch Ginger(grated)
- 2-3 Green chilies(deseeded and chopped (adjust to spice preference))
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 100 g Daikon radish(sliced)
- 100 g Spinach(chopped)
- 100 g Mushrooms(sliced)
- to taste Salt
- for garnish Cilantro
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
To make the noodles, combine buckwheat flour, water, and vegetable oil in a bowl. Mix until a stiff dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
- 2
Roll out the dough thinly on a floured surface and cut into noodle strips. Dust with a little more flour to prevent sticking.
💡 Tip: Aim for uniform noodle thickness for even cooking. - 3
In a large pot, heat a little oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened. Stir in turmeric, cumin, and coriander powders, and cook for another minute.
- 5
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add daikon radish and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the radish is tender.
- 6
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes. Then, add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- 7
Carefully add the buckwheat noodles to the simmering broth. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked through and tender.
💡 Tip: Avoid overcooking the noodles, as they can become mushy. - 8
Season the soup with salt to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer broth, you can use chicken or beef broth.
- ✓Adjust the amount of green chilies to control the spice level.
- ✓If buckwheat flour is not available, a mix of wheat and buckwheat flour can be used for the noodles.
🔄 Variations
- Add other vegetables like carrots, peas, or bell peppers.
- For a non-vegetarian version, add shredded chicken or pork.
- A dash of soy sauce or chili paste can be added for extra flavor.