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Emi Datshi

Cultural Context

Originating from Bhutan, Emi Datshi is a beloved national dish that showcases the country's love for cheese and chili. Traditionally served with rice, it embodies the Bhutanese spirit of simplicity and warmth. The dish is often enjoyed during communal meals, reflecting the importance of sharing food in Bhutanese culture. As global interest in Bhutanese cuisine grows, variations with different cheeses and spice levels have emerged, making it accessible to a wider audience.

BhutaneseBTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
medium spicy green chilies
1 big yellow bell pepper
small green chilies
red onion
garlic
tomato
cheese of your choice
butter
salt
vegetable oil
1 cup hot water

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.

1

Prep the vegetables: remove the stocks of the green chili peppers and cut them lengthwise, chop the small green chilies, clean and cube the yellow bell pepper, slice the red onion, thinly slice the garlic, and cube the tomato.

2

In a pan, add the prepared vegetables and sprinkle with salt and a bit of vegetable oil.

3

Add 1 cup of hot water to the pan and cover with a lid, cooking for 15 minutes until the peppers are cooked but not mushy.

4

Add a nub of butter and turn off the heat, then evenly spread the grated cheese over the veggies and cover for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese.

5

Mix the melted cheese with the remaining liquid to create a base for the dish.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Equipment Needed

pan with a fitting lidgrater

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Ema DatshiEmadatshi

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