Tibetan Meat Pie (Shapale) सयाफाले

Name: Tibetan Meat Pie (Shapale) सयाफाले
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 400 gram Minced meat- pork, chicken, buffalo or lamb; 8 Stalks Coriander; 1 cup Cabbage (Shredded); 1 tablespoon Ginger paste; 1 tablespoon Garlic paste; 2 Onion (medium-sized, finely choppes); 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder; 2 tablespoon Soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Timmur powder (Sichuan pepper); 250 gram All purpose flour (maida) (or 2 cups); 3 tablespoon Ghiu (Ghee/ clarified butter); 1 cup Water; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 2 Tomato (medium size, roughly chopped); 2 Fresh Chilly; 4 Garlic cloves; 1 Ginger piece (1 inch); 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper powder; 3 cup Vegetable oil

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Prep:1hCook:30min

Tibetan Meat Pie, or as the locals call it, "Shapale" is a classic Tibetan-Sherpa pastry that is known for its delicious and savory combination of crispiness and warmth. The pastry is traditionally deep fried and stuffed with a variety of minced meats, including pork, beef, chicken, or lamb. Derived from the Tibetan and Sherpa languages, "Shaphale" refers to the meat filling, while "phale" signifies bread. This deep-fried pastry is traditionally served with a chilli sauce that complements the savory meat filling. Shapale's has become a beloved street food in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Updated at: Sat, 13 Dec 2025 22:02:22 GMT