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Nutritional Values
650kcal
40gProtein
70gCarbs
25gFat
8gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Tsuivan
How to order / say it
Say it
Цуйван — [tsu-ee-van]
Order
Can I have Tsuivan, please?
Locally
Цуйван захиалж болох уу?
Say locally
A traditional steamed noodle stir-fry with meat and vegetables.
Why try it?
Tsuivan showcases the fusion of Mongolian nomadic cooking using available ingredients with a distinct Ulaanbaatar twist. It's a hearty dish that reflects the warmth and hospitality of the city's inhabitants.
How it tastes
The dish features soft and chewy noodles, savory chunks of meat, and the delicate sweetness of stir-fried vegetables, all with a hint of garlic.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Originating in the mid-19th century, tsuivan became popular in the capital due to its simple ingredients and ease of preparation, making it a staple of Ulaanbaatar home cooking.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 200 g lamb
- 🌾 150 g noodles
- 🥕 100 g cabbage
- 🥕 50 g carrot
- 🧄 1 medium onion
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic
- 🥣 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 🫒 2 tbsp oil
Method
- 1 Sauté garlic and onion in oil until fragrant.
- 2 Add lamb and cook until browned.
- 3 Stir in the vegetables and continue cooking.
- 4 Add noodles and soy sauce; mix well.
- 5 Cover and steam until noodles are cooked.
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