Explore The Fiery Flavours Of Bhutan’s National Dish Ema Datshi

With the changing seasons, catching a viral fever can be unavoidable. When you’re sick, you might crave something comforting and spicy like brout. Bhutan’s national dish, Ema Datshi, is perfect for such times.

Ema Datshi is known for its fiery flavour, this popular Bhutanese national dish combines chilli peppers (Ema) and yak cheese (Datshi), offering warmth and bold taste.

You can enjoy the spicy comfort of Ema Datshi with red rice, flatbread, or naan. However, if you’re in the mood for something lighter, you can savour Bhutan's Ema Datshi, fiery flavours on its own without any sides.

Ingredients To Make Bhutan's Ema Datshi

• 2 teaspoons oil
• ½ teaspoon Sichuan pepper
• 13 grams garlic
• 160 grams onion ½ large onion
• 360 grams of chilli pepper stems removed and cut into strips
• 160 grams of tomato cut into 8 wedges 
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 100 grams cheese
• 1 ½ tablespoons butter optional

Instructions To Cook Bhutan's Ema Datshi

• Heat the oil in a frying pan until hot. Add the Sichuan pepper, garlic, and onions and sauté until fragrant and the onions start to wilt.
• Add the chilli peppers, tomato, salt, and water and cover with a lid. Cook for 8 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
• Add the cheese and stir until it’s melted into the sauce. If you want to make it even richer, you can mix in a pat of butter at the end.
• Serve Ema Datshi with Bhutanese red rice, or bread.

(Recipe credit: marcsrecipes.com)