Ema datshi, the national dish of Bhutan 🇧🇹

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.

Chop 1 onion and 1 shallot very fine.

Put butter into a large skillet.

Add the chopped onions and shallot to the skillet and cook until soft and translucent.

Chop a pile of Bhutan's red chillies to your desired spice level.

Dice 1 tomato very fine and add it to the skillet with the onions and shallots.

Cover and let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes.

Add chandu cheese to the skillet and wait until it is soft and gooey.

Serve the chili cheese mixture over a bed of rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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