Spicy Bhutanese Ema Datshi with Fresh Chilies and Cheese
Explore the quintessential Bhutanese comfort dish
Ema Datshi, a fiery combination of fresh chili peppers and cheese, is considered a national treasure in Bhutan. This simple yet flavorful dish is bound to spice up your taste buds while demonstrating the elegance of Bhutanese cuisine.
- 30 minutes
- 4
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Chilies and Cheese
For the Sauce
For the Seasoning
Preparation
Preparing the Chilies and Cheese
Slice the chilies
Wash and slice the green and red chilies into thin rounds.
Remove seeds from the chilies if you prefer a milder dish.
Prepare the cheese
Crumble the feta cheese into a bowl and set aside.
Mix the cheeses
Grate the mozzarella cheese and mix with the feta.
Let the cheese sit at room temperature for a few minutes to ensure it melts evenly.
Cooking Process
Sauté onions and garlic
Heat oil in a large pan, add minced garlic, and sliced onions. Cook until onions are translucent.
Make the sauce
Add diced tomatoes to the pan, followed by water. Cook until the tomatoes soften.
Add chilies and cheese
Add sliced chilies and cheeses to the mixture, stirring until the cheese melts thoroughly.
Plating & Serving
Spicy Bhutanese Ema Datshi with Fresh Chilies and Cheese
Spicy Bhutanese Ema Datshi with Fresh Chilies and Cheese
Plating & Serving
Spoon the Ema Datshi into deep bowls, ensuring an even distribution of chilies and cheese for each serving.