Shapta

Shapta or shaptak is a traditional stir-fried meat dish originating from Tibet. The dish is usually made with a combination of meat (yak, beef, pork, or mutton), ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, cabbage, hot peppers, oil, onions, sesame oil, soy sauce, scallions, and salt. Dried and fresh hot peppers are sautéed in oil and mixed with garlic, ginger, and onions. The meat, salt, and Sichuan pepper are then added to the pan and stir-fried. Cabbage, sesame oil, and soy sauce are stirred in, and everything is stir-fried over high heat until done. Before serving, shapta is garnished with scallions. The name of the dish means fried meat and there are many versions of it throughout Tibet. The dish is typically served with tingmo (steamed bread) or rice on the side.