The Dhindo I grew up eating — memory as a review

I grew up eating Dhindo and have strong opinions shaped by memory. The version here triggered that recognition in the first bite — the earthy and warming was right, timur Sichuan pepper was handled the way it should be.

dal bhat power for 24 hours is a trekking mantra reflecting how central the dish is to Nepali daily life. Growing up it was always a Sherpa kitchen in the mountains, which shaped my reference point entirely. butter tea alongside it is the only way it makes sense to me. It's hard to be objective about food you have emotional history with, but objectively: this is very good.