Ema Datshi Recipe / Spicy Bhutanese Stew Recipe / Bhutanese Chili Cheese Recipe / National Dish of Bhutan Ema Datshi

 

Ema Datshi

Ingredients

Sliced onions - a handful

Sliced deseeded hot green chilies - 6

Chopped garlic - 3

Water as needed

Salt to taste

Processed cheese - a handful

( I used cheese slice in this recipe )

Oil or butter - 1 tsp

Ema Datshi

Method

Heat oil in a pan add the onion, garlic and green chilies sauté for a minute.

Add salt pour needed water cover and cook for a minute.

Add the cheese and simmer for a minute till the cheese is melted and well combined.

Switch off the stove and serve hot with Bhutanese red rice or bread.

Note:

a) There are lots of variations like adding vegetables and meat.

b) Traditionally spring onions and farm cheese are used in this dish.

c) This is served as a main course

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