Samay Baji
A sacred feast for the Newar people! Cold Side Plates for Alcoholic Beverages
Description
A traditional set plate absolutely eaten during festivals and sacred rituals by the Newars, indigenous to the Kathmandu Valley. 'Samay' means sides, 'Baji' means Chiura (beaten rice). Centered around Chiura, various cold liquor-snack sides like Choila (spicy grilled meat), Bhatmas (black soybeans), and Bara (lentil pancake) are beautifully arranged.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Chiura(Beaten rice)
- Choila(Meat)
- Black soybeans(Bhatmas)
- Bara(Wo)
- Ginger
- Greens
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Chiura]: Mound crispy Chiura in the center of a plate.
- [Prep Sides]: Beautifully arrange Choila (spiced grilled buffalo), Bhatmas Sadeko (black soybeans tossed in garlic/ginger), Wo (urad dal pancake), Saag (stir-fried greens), Aloo Tama (bamboo/potato soup), boiled egg, and sliced ginger clockwise around it.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Mustard oil、Fenugreek、Timur(Sichuan pepper)
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Substitute Chiura with oatmeal, arrange roasted soybeans, beef tataki etc.
Pairing
Aila / Raksi(Traditional strong Nepali distilled liquor)
Trivia
Truly the 'Newari Full Course'; you cannot speak of the depths of Nepali food culture without eating this. The mustard oil aroma and crunchy dry textures demand infinite liquor—the endgame for hardcore foodies.
Eating tips & etiquette
Offered to gods first, then eaten as a blessing (Prasad) by mixing various ingredients with Chiura by hand. Eating it while drinking strong Raksi liquor is the ultimate adult pleasure.
Allergen
Meat, Soy, Egg