Ema Datshi (chili and cheese stew) (Bhutan)

Name: Ema Datshi (chili and cheese stew) (Bhutan)
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 4-5 people
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 6 –8 green chilies, sliced (adjust to heat preference); 1 cup Bhutanese cheese (datshi) or substitute with soft cheese (like feta or mild cheddar); 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 –1 1/2 cups water; 1 tbsp oil; 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)

Eva Saida @EvaButterfly

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Bhutan’s national dish made with chilies and melted cheese, creating a spicy, creamy stew typically eaten with rice

Eva Saida @EvaButterfly

World

Bhutan’s national dish made with chilies and melted cheese, creating a spicy, creamy stew typically eaten with rice

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Ingredients

Prep 10 mins / Cook 20 mins

4-5 people

6–8 green chilies, sliced (adjust to heat preference)
1 cupBhutanese cheese (datshi) or substitute with soft cheese (like feta or mild cheddar)
1medium onion, sliced
2 clovesgarlic, minced
1tomato, chopped
1–1 1/2 cups water
1 tbspoil
1/2 tspsalt (to taste)

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Steps

Prep 10 mins / Cook 20 mins

1

Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic and onions until soft.
2

Add sliced chilies and tomato, cooking for a few minutes.
3

Pour in water and bring to a gentle simmer.
4

Add cheese and stir until it melts into a creamy, slightly thick stew.
5

Season with salt, adjust consistency if needed, and cook for a few more minutes.
6

Serve hot with rice.