Either read the paragraphs on Nepalese food orally or have the students read it silently to themselves. Review with the class the main food that Nepalese eat. Read the paragraphs on Nepalese food and answer the questions. Create a menu for a day that a typical Nepalese person might eat. Have the students prepare the meal at home and bring in samples for the class.
Breakfast is eaten early and usually consists of hot, sweetened tea and biscuits.
The food that a person might eat depends on their religion, where they live, and their social status. The consumption of beef is banned for those of the Hindu religion. Rice is the staple of all Nepalese food. People who live in the hill country eat quite a bit of potatoes and barley. Potatoes might be boiled or baked and dipped in salt and chiles.