Spicy Bhutanese Ema Datshi with Fresh Chilies and Cheese

Name: Spicy Bhutanese Ema Datshi with Fresh Chilies and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Fresh green chilies; Fresh red chilies; Feta cheese; Mozzarella cheese; Vegetable oil; Garlic, minced; Onion, sliced; Tomato, diced; Water; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper

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

Fresh green chilies

10, sliced

Fresh red chilies

5, sliced

Feta cheese

1 cup, crumbled

Mozzarella cheese

1 cup, grated

For the Sauce

Vegetable oil

1 tablespoon

Garlic, minced

1 teaspoon

Onion, sliced

1 large

Tomato, diced

Water

1 cup

For the Seasoning

Salt

to taste

Freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon

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.

Sauté for 5 minutes on medium heat.

Make the sauce

Add diced tomatoes to the pan, followed by water. Cook until the tomatoes soften.

Cook for 10 minutes.

Add chilies and cheese

Add sliced chilies and cheeses to the mixture, stirring until the cheese melts thoroughly.

Melt cheese on low heat.

Plating & Serving