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Ema Datchi

Cultural Context

Ema Datchi is a beloved dish from Bhutan, often referred to as the national dish. It showcases the Bhutanese love for spicy food, featuring green chilies and a rich cheese sauce. Traditionally served with rice, it embodies the simplicity and warmth of Bhutanese home cooking. Today, Ema Datchi has found its way into the hearts of food lovers around the world, with variations that adapt to local tastes while preserving its core flavors.

BhutaneseBTmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups potatoes, diced
4 Bhutan's red chilies, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers are milder and more accessible.

cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Tofu provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

1

Cut potatoes into small pieces.

2

Chop one onion.

3

Grate one tablespoon of ginger.

4

In a pot, add the chopped potatoes, chopped onion, grated ginger, one tablespoon of butter, and three cups of cheese.

5

Add less than half a teaspoon of salt and one cup of water to the pot.

6

Turn on the gas and cook until the cheese melts, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

7

Cook for about 5-10 minutes until everything is ready.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

potpanknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Ema Datshi

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