Why Dal Bhat deserves more attention

Dal Bhat rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The simply seasoned and clean complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using timur Sichuan pepper correctly takes real skill.

Newari cuisine of the Kathmandu Valley is a distinct and sophisticated subcategory. I encountered it first in a Sherpa kitchen in the mountains and that context helped me understand it properly. butter tea is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Dal Bhat is the dish to start with.