How to make Ema Datshi | Bhutanese Chilli Cheese | The Food that Reminds Us of... Bhutan

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.

Add oil to the pan and then add garlic.

Add brown onions to the pan and sauté until they are fragrant.

Cut up bird's eye chili using scissors to avoid stinging fingers; adjust quantity based on desired spiciness.

Add capsicum and steamed carrot to the pan; the carrot should be steamed for 10 minutes to soften.

Add cooking cream to the pan.

Add MSG and dried chili to the mixture; note that MSG is optional.

Add cheese to the pan; adjust the amount based on desired cheesiness.

Add water as needed to achieve the desired consistency of the dish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens