VEGETARIAN EMA DATSHI (BHUTAN CHILI CHEESE STEW)

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The national dish of Bhutan, this stew of hot peppers and cheese is extremely unique. It is usually made with a type of Bhutanese farmer's cheese, which can be approximated in the West by using queso fresco or feta cheese. If you can't handle super spicy food, try using poblanos or Anaheim peppers in place of the hot peppers. This version is different than the other recipe of the same name on this site. From Vegetarian Cooking and Recipes. The Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked state in South Asia located at the eastern end of the Himalayas. It is bordered to the north by China and to the south, east and west by the Republic of India.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Onions

Time 25m

Yield 2-4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb hot green chili (jalapenos, serranos, Thai chilis, your choice depending on heat tolerance or use poblanos or anaheim)
1 medium sweet onion, diced small
3/4 cup water
1/2 lb danish feta cheese
2 teaspoons vegetable oil (I like olive oil)
2 tomatoes, diced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Remove seeds and ribs from chilis and cut chilis lengthwise into 1/2" slices.
  • Place chilis and onion in water with vegetable oil. Boil 10 minutes. Add tomato and garlic and simmer for 2 more minutes.
  • Add cheese and simmer on low for 2 more minutes - enough to blend the cheese without completely melting it. Add cilantro and stir.
  • Serve with Bhutanese red rice or brown rice.

johnson With
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit!


Sad Sasd
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious.


Sady ahmad
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese sauce was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Logan Vormelker
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This was a great recipe! The cheese sauce was so flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Helena Camargo Ocanha Lorca
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy cheese sauce and the hearty vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Adddf Rytdg
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I used a combination of vegetables that I had on hand, and it turned out great. The cheese sauce was very flavorful, and the dish was overall very satisfying.


aychok
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese sauce was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, vegetarian or not.


Denis Donar Go
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This was a great recipe! I used a mix of vegetables that I had on hand, and it turned out great. The cheese sauce was very flavorful, and the dish was overall very satisfying.


Thuliswa Yhayha
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Riccardo Venturino
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I loved the creamy cheese sauce and the hearty vegetables. It was also very easy to make, which is always a plus. I will definitely be making this again soon.