The representative dishes of Tibet is Tsampa, buttered tea, barley wine, yogurt and Tibetan steamed stuffed bun, and so on. Tibetan meal is given priority to meat, the practice of all kinds of yak meat you must have a try. But because of their simple cooking, a lot of people may be not used to.
Tibetan Barley Wine
Tibetan Barley Wine, also called “Qiang” in Tibetan language, is made from the main grain in Tibet - highland barley. Tibetan people love drinking this wine most. It is also good present for friends and relatives.
According to history record, in Tang Dynasty, about 7 century, Wencheng Prince married Srongtsen Gampo, and also brought the brewing technology of Han people to Tibet. 1300 years has passed by, Tibetan Barley wine representing wine culture in Tibet enjoys reputation from home and abroad.
Nutritive value:
1. Barley contains glucan. Highland barley’s glucan content is 50 times of wheat. It is good for preventing illness such as colon cancer, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus. Besides, drinking appropriate Tibetan Barley wine also has the function of improving the body immunity and regulating circadian rhythms.
2. The wine is rich in dietary fiber, and its content is 15 times of wine, which has the functions of clearing bowel, eliminates the toxin in the body.
3. It contains rear nutrition: thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin E, which can promote the development of human health.
4. It contains microelements such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, zinc, selenium and so on. Selenium is a anti-cancer, anti-cancer element.
Degree of Tibetan Barley Wine:
As highland barley is different from other materials for making wine, the degree of Tibetan Barley Wine should be 40° to 50°, which is considered the best taste.
Characteristics of Tibetan Barley Wine:
Not above, non-dry mouth, suitable for both men and women
Recommended Restaurant
Makye Ame
ADD: at the southeast corner of Barkhor Street
Signature Cuisines: Roast Mutton Chops, Acid Turnip Fried Beef, Tibetan roasted natural mushroom, Fresh Tibetan Barley Wine, Tibetan Buttered Tea
Makye Ame is located at the southeast corner of Barkhor Street in Lhasa. Makya Ame means “unmarried girl” in Tibetan language. It is a restaurant of Nepal, Indian and Tibetan flavors. The restaurant is decorated in Tibetan style and there is a bar counter on the second floor for Tibetan singers sing songs for guests.
The most famous cuisines in Makye Ame are: Roast Mutton Chops, Acid Turnip Fried Beef, Tibetan roasted natural mushroom, Yogurt and Ginseng Fruit Sweet Salad, Tsamba Ball, Fresh Tibetan Barley Wine, and Tibetan Buttered Tea.
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