What are some of the common foods and drinks in Nepal?
Rice is the basic food of Nepal. The most commonly eaten Nepali dish is called Daal Bhat Tarkari, which contains lentil sauce, rice, and curried vegetables. Achar, a flavor condiment, completes the dish. They also eat flatbread made from wheat or millet flour. In the cities, especially Kathmandu and Pokhara, a variety of food is available, including Tibetan, Indian, and Western food. Note that Nepalis don’t eat beef, because cows are considered sacred. Avoid raw vegetables and fruit. Fruits and vegetables that can be peeled are safer, but the safest is thoroughly cooked food, served on a dry plate. In villages, they will often douse your plate with water as a blessing before placing your food on it. It can be difficult to completely avoid unboiled water without offending local people. Drink only reputable brands of bottled water. Soft drinks like Coke and Pepsi are okay to drink, as long as they don’t have ice in them (ice is often made from unboiled water). Avoid fast foods. When you
