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Spicy Beans Cheese (Bhutanese Style)

Cultural Context

Originating from Bhutan, Ema Datshi is a beloved national dish that showcases the country's love for spicy flavors and cheese. Traditionally made with local ingredients, it reflects Bhutan's culinary heritage and the importance of chili peppers in their diet. Today, variations of this dish can be found in Bhutanese restaurants worldwide, often adapted to suit local tastes.

BhutaneseBTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups green beans
1 cup cheese
2-3 chili peppers

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

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: paneer

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Bell peppers offer a milder flavor while cayenne provides heat at a lower cost.

1

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

2

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

3

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4

Add chopped green beans and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.

5

Incorporate diced tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes.

6

Add chopped chili peppers according to desired spice level.

7

Pour in water and bring to a simmer; cook for 10 minutes to meld flavors.

8

Stir in cheese and cook until melted and creamy, about 5 minutes.

9

Season with salt and soy sauce to taste.

10

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Equipment Needed

panknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Ema Datshi

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