COOKING BHUTAN: Ema Datshi 🇧🇹

cheese

🥗Healthier: paneer

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Paneer is lower in fat and can be more affordable.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper offers a milder flavor and is often less costly.

Cut the stems off the chilies and slice them lengthwise to remove the seeds.

Slice the chilies into thin strips.

Slice the red onion and tomato as desired.

Crush three cloves of garlic.

Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a frying pan over medium heat until foaming.

Add the sliced onion to the pan and sweat for about 5 minutes.

Add the sliced chilies, tomatoes, and crushed garlic to the pan.

Pour in 1 cup of water and add salt, then cover with a lid.

Cook on medium-low heat until the chili peppers are tender, stirring occasionally.

Grate 10 ounces each of cheddar cheese, gruyere cheese, and farmer's cheese.

Turn off the heat and add all the grated cheese to the pan, allowing it to melt with the residual heat.

Serve the chili cheese mixture over a bed of rice.

Cooking Techniques

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