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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
1 cup cheese
4 green chilies
8 oz mushrooms
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups 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

Add oil to the pan.

2

Add garlic and sauté.

3

Add chopped green chilli and mushrooms to the pan.

4

Stir the mixture and let it come to a boil.

5

Once boiling, let it simmer.

6

Add salt to taste and then add cheese to the mixture.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

potpanknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Ema Datshi

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