Preparation of Laphing , a tibetian dish
Laphing is a popular Tibetan dish made from mung bean flour and typically served cold as a street food. Here's a basic recipe to prepare Laphing:
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 1 cup mung bean flour (also known as green gram flour)
- Water
- Salt
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, crushed (optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (rice vinegar or black vinegar)
- Salt to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro and green onions for garnish
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mung bean flour with a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add water while stirring to form a smooth, thin batter. The batter should be runny but not too watery.
- Let the batter sit for about 15-20 minutes to allow it to settle.
2. Prepare the Sauce:
- In a saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add red chili flakes and crushed Sichuan peppercorns (if using) and sauté for another minute.
- Add soy sauce, vinegar, and salt. Mix well and let the sauce simmer for a couple of minutes. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
3. Cook the Dough:
- Heat a non-stick skillet or flat pan over medium heat. Brush a thin layer of the mung bean batter onto the pan to form a crepe-like layer.
- Cook until the batter sets and becomes translucent. It should be easy to lift off the pan.
- Once cooked, carefully peel off the sheet and place it on a clean surface. Repeat the process to make more sheets.
4. Assemble the Laphing:
- Place a cooked mung bean sheet on a plate.
- Spread a spoonful of the prepared sauce over the sheet.
- Roll the sheet into a tight cylinder, similar to a spring roll.
- Cut the rolled sheet into bite-sized pieces.
5. Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish the Laphing with chopped cilantro and green onions.
Laphing is usually served cold, so you can refrigerate it for a while before serving. It's a spicy, tangy, and flavorful dish that's perfect for a refreshing snack, especially during warm weather.
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