Dumplings

Dumplings, one of the most popular Asian foods, are also an important part of Bhutanese cuisine. Bhutan serves some of the best dumplings in the world, and it is recommended to eat Bhutanese dumplings. In Bhutan, many different types of dumplings are provided; depending on the filling, the dumplings can include beef, pig, cheese, and even chilies.

Where To Eat: Zombala 2, Phendey Lam, Thimphu

Ingredients:

• 1⁄2 lb yak meat or 1/2 lb beef, ground
• 1⁄2 onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 ounce Chinese wine (xiaoshing)
• 2 teaspoons flour
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, finely minced
• 1 (12 ounces) package wonton wrappers
• 1 few large lettuces or 1 cabbage leaf

How to make dumplings:

• Mix the ground beef, onion, garlic, xiaoshing, flour, soy sauce, and jalapeño together completely with your hands.
• Place a few wonton wrappers on a plate and pour a little bit of the filling into the middle of each.
• Fold the wonton wrapper in half and pinch the corners together to form a tight seal.
• Fill your steamer basket halfway with cabbage or lettuce leaves.
• Steam for 30 minutes after adding the dumplings (don't let them overlap).
• Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the dipping sauce.
• Serve the dumplings hot, accompanied by the dipping sauce.

How to make the dipping sauce: mix all the ingredients including 1⁄4 cup soy sauce, 1⁄4 cup rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon chili oil.