| Type | Stew |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Tibet |
| Main ingredients | Tripe, curry, fennel, monosodium glutamate salt |
Drokpa katsa is a Tibetan cuisine dish of stewed tripe, with curry, fennel, monosodium glutamate and salt. [1]
| Type | Stew |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Tibet |
| Main ingredients | Tripe, curry, fennel, monosodium glutamate salt |
Drokpa katsa is a Tibetan cuisine dish of stewed tripe, with curry, fennel, monosodium glutamate and salt. [1]
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