highland barley wine and butter tea are Tibetan characteristics.
Tibetans have their own unique food structure and eating habits, among which ghee, tea, Ciba, beef and mutton are called the "four treasures" of Tibetan diet. And highland barley wine and butter tea are indispensable foods in Tibetan daily life.
highland barley wine, called "qiang Qiang" in Tibetan, is made from highland barley, a major grain produced in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is the favorite drink of the people in Qinghai-Tibet, and it is essential for celebrating holidays, getting married, having children and seeing off relatives and friends.
Buttered tea is a special beverage in Tibet, China. It is often eaten together with Ciba as a staple food, and made of butter, brick tea and salt. There are certain rules for Tibetans to drink buttered tea. Generally, they add it while drinking, and they can't drink it all at once. When guests come to the house, their tea bowls are always full.
Traditional Tibetan Cuisine
1. Tibetan Ciba is one of the traditional Tibetan staple foods
It is made of highland barley powder as the main raw material, adding a proper amount of water and stirring. Tibetan Ciba has the characteristics of sweet taste and rich nutrition, and is one of the main foods in the daily diet of Tibetan people.
2. Beef and mutton in Tibetan areas are also very famous
Due to the geographical environment and climatic conditions in Tibetan areas, beef and mutton here are delicious and delicious, which is the favorite of many diners. Besides beef jerky and mutton kebabs, Tibetan roast leg of lamb is also one of the most popular delicacies. It is made from leg of lamb by pickling, air drying and other processes. Its meat is tender and rich, and it is an important food for Tibetan people's holiday celebrations and family gatherings.
3. Vegetables and fruits in Tibetan areas are also very rich
Due to the geographical environment and climatic conditions in Tibetan areas, vegetables and fruits here are delicious in meat and excellent in taste, which are very suitable for making salads, juices and other foods. Moreover, there are many kinds of fruits in Tibetan areas, such as apples, pears, walnuts and grapes, each of which has its own unique flavor and characteristics.