Nepali Potato Soup (Rildok)
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Recipe Intro From amilo.piro.stories
Rildok is a traditional Nepali soup found in the Himalayas. It is made by pounding potatoes by hand, until they are sticky and pliable enough to roll into balls, then cooking them in a spicy tomato-based broth.
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ingredients
- 4 medium red potatoes, boiled, peeled and mashed
- 6 garlic cloves, mashed
- 2 dried chilis, mashed
- 1/2 tablespoon ground timur, or szechuan pepper
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 cups water
- Chopped scallions
- Cilantro, for garnish
- Green chilis, for garnish
Method
Step 1
Using a mortar and pestle, pound the potatoes for 2-3 minutes till it’s stretchy. It should have a consistency similar to cheese pull. Dip your fingers in water and roll the potatoes in small balls, set aside.
Step 2
In a deep pot heat oil over medium high heat. Add onions and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add tomatoes, garlic, red chilies and timur or szechuan pepper. Cook until reduced to half.
Step 4
Add water, scallions and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes. Drop the potato balls into the soup and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Step 5
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro and chilies. Enjoy!