Traditional
Ema Datshi
: Easy Bhutanese Cheese And Chilli Dish

Name: Traditional ~Ema Datshi~: Easy Bhutanese Cheese And Chilli Dish
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 8–10 Green chillies (slit lengthwise); 1 large Onion (sliced); 3–4 cloves Garlic (chopped); 1 Tomato (chopped); 1 cup Processed cheese or feta cheese; 2 tablespoons Butter; 1 cup Water; to taste Salt

17 mins

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Ema Datshi, meaning chilli and cheese, is the national dish of Bhutan and a staple in every household. Known for its bold heat from the chillies balanced with the creaminess of melted cheese, this comforting stew is usually enjoyed with Bhutanese red rice. Its rustic, heartwarming flavours make it a perfect way to experience traditional Himalayan cuisine at home.

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8–10Green chillies (slit lengthwise)

1 largeOnion (sliced)

3–4 clovesGarlic (chopped)

1Tomato (chopped)

1 cupProcessed cheese or feta cheese

2 tablespoonsButter

1 cupWater

to tasteSalt

Ema Datshi

Traditional Ema Datshi: Easy Bhutanese Cheese And Chilli Dish

Ingredients

Traditional
Ema Datshi
: Easy Bhutanese Cheese And Chilli Dish