World Flavors Cookbook

Ema Datshi (Chili and Cheese Stew)

Name: Ema Datshi (Chili and Cheese Stew)
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Bhutan
Ingredients: green chilies (fresh or dried), local Bhutanese cheese (or farmer's cheese/feta), onion, garlic, tomato (optional), butter, salt, water, red rice (for serving)

Bhutan's national dish; a fiery and creamy stew of green chilies and local cheese, traditionally served with red rice.

Cuisine: Bhutan

Ingredients

green chilies (fresh or dried), local Bhutanese cheese (or farmer's cheese/feta), onion, garlic, tomato (optional), butter, salt, water, red rice (for serving)

Instructions

Slice the chilies lengthwise. Sauté onions and garlic in butter. Add chilies and a small amount of water. Simmer until the chilies are soft. Add the cheese and let it melt slowly until the sauce is thick and creamy. Serve hot over nutty Bhutanese red rice.