The Most nutritious Meal on the Trek
You will see 'Sherpa Stew' (Syakpa) on every menu. It isn't just soup; it's high-altitude fuel. Generations of Sherpas have used this dish to power their Mount Everest expeditions.
It is a thick soup made with handmade dough strips, potatoes, radishes, greens, and sometimes meat. It is a complete meal in a bowl, heavy on carbs for energy during Everest trekking.
The high liquid content helps hydration. The garlic and ginger aid circulation and digestion. It warms you from the inside out after a freezing day on the way to Everest Base Camp.
When you lose your appetite at altitude, stew is easier to eat than dry rice or bread. It slides down and gives you the calories you need for the Mount Everest summit push.
Skip the pizza. Eat the stew. Your body will thank you on the trail.
