At the table
Stir gently and eat with a spoon after it cools slightly. Ask for the sweet version if that is what you want.
Contains dairy. Dough may contain wheat or barley gluten. Check the flour, soup base and added ingredients; do not assume it is vegan or gluten-free.
Flour, liquid, sweetness and the proportion of curds vary.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Flour, liquid, sweetness and the proportion of curds vary.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Buttery and milky; the sweet version is gently sugary rather than chilli-hot.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Soft dough pieces in a rich soup; thickness and piece size vary.
- How it’s made
- Cook small dough pieces in liquid, then combine with butter; sugar and milk curds are used in the sweet version.
Flour, liquid, sweetness and the proportion of curds vary.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Tibet.
About this regional connection
Tibet: Named in Basu county Tibetan-food overview.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有酥油疙瘩汤吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Tibetan butter dumpling soup
For the Butter Lamp Festival, Tibetan families prepare a sweet dough soup with butter, sugar and milk curds.