Wachipa

Wachipa is an unusual dish originating from the Nepalese Kirat Rai people. The dish is made with a combination of rice, minced chicken, and a powder that's made from burnt chicken feathers. This unique powder gives the dish a bitter aroma and flavor. Wachipa is typically prepared and eaten on special occasions, and some locals believe that it cures body aches. There's also a vegetarian version of wachipa in which the meat is replaced with the bitter leaves or flowers of a plant called damlapa, and it's served on a fig leaf. Both versions are traditionally served as side dishes.