EMA DATSHI (Medium Spicy, Cheesy)

Description

EMA DATSHI

Experience the soul-warming national cuisine Ema Datshi, where tender green chilies stew in a thick, creamy cheese sauce until wonderfully melty and medium-spicy. In a luxurious, welcoming café environment that feels like a warm embrace on a chilly evening, the robust heat of chiles is expertly balanced with gooey, soothing cheese to deliver true Himalayan flavors.

Key Ingredients

• Fresh green chilies, Bhutanese datshi cheese (or feta and cheddar blend), tomatoes, onions, garlic, butter, vegetable oil, salt, fresh coriander leaves

Quick-Made Recipe

1. Wash and slit fresh green chilies lengthwise (keeping stems intact); chop tomatoes, onions, and garlic finely.
2. Heat butter and a little vegetable oil in a pan, sauté onions and garlic until translucent and fragrant.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook on medium heat until soft and pulpy, releasing natural juices to form a base.
4. Stir in the green chilies and salt, cover, and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until chilies soften slightly.
5. Crumble or grate datshi cheese (or feta-cheddar mix) generously into the pan, stir until it melts into a thick, creamy sauce; garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Ema Datshi (Medium Spicy, Cheesy), made with fresh green chilies and a specially mixed cheese mix that mimics traditional datshi for that distinctive creamy, stretchy feel, delivers the real taste of Bhutan’s favorite comfort meal to your table at Avayacafe. The recipe, which is wonderfully vegetarian and incredibly fulfilling, strikes a balance between scorching warmth and calming richness. It is medium-spicy but approachable. The intense tastes and rustic simplicity that make it Bhutan’s national treasure are preserved when our chefs cook it fresh to order. Enjoyed best with roti, tingmo (Bhutanese steamed bread), or steamed red rice, it provides a special, comforting experience in our pleasant, modern setting. With superior ingredients and sincere devotion, Avayacafe brings this Himalayan jewel to you while passionately celebrating ethnic cuisines around the world.