The rugged, breathtaking terrain of Nepal’s snow capped Himalayas birthed robust cuisines perfectly adapted to rugged living conditions. However, cooking nutritious meals in mountain villages poses inherent challenges related to lower atmospheric pressure at elevation. The boiling point drops and humidity decreases, necessitating honed skill and technique to achieve the same tenderness and textures known to cuisines of the plains.
At Everest Cuisine, located at sea-level Mountain View, Chef Sagar and his team of skilled chefs train relentlessly to master the nuances of high-altitude cooking. Drawn from generations of culinary tradition in Nepal, their refined methods allow diners to experience authentically mountain-cooked fare without compromising on taste or quality, no matter the conditions.
Many essentials like rice, lentils, and bread require longer simmering at higher elevations to properly hydrate and soften. Everest Cuisine’s chefs precisely simulate these conditions, carefully timing preparations to develop ideal textures. Their Fluffy Steamed Momos rival any in Kathmandu, with ultra-moist interiors that don’t fall apart.
Meats also necessitate lower heat and slower roasting to avoid drying out in thinner air. Everest Cuisine’s Tandoori Chicken emerges fall-off-the-bone tender with a succulent bite rivaling lower altitude renditions. Secret techniques baste poultry with savory masalas and tranquil cooking to replicate results at 10,000 feet.
Baking poses perhaps the greatest challenge, as pastry doughs and batter rise too quickly under lower pressure. The kitchen team mastered nuanced techniques like quicker mixing and folding to achieve the same featherlight flakiness in Golden Sri Lankan Potato Parcels or Flatbreads baked in hot tandoor ovens.
By faithfully honoring the culinary traditions of the Himalayan people through refined technique, Everest Cuisine’s family-style spreads transport patrons straight to the mountain tablesides of Nepal. Customers marvel at how the skilled chefs so skillfully tackle cooking challenges inherent to high elevations, no matter the diner’s location. Their mastery ensures the full authentic experience of Himalayan cuisine prepared as if atop the rooftop of the world.