Bhutan

Bhutan has a very interesting cuisine to offer. Certain regions also have    certain foods they are known for. 1.Ema Datshi(Chillies and Cheese)

 “Datshi” in the Bhutanese language of Dzongkha means “cheese” , they use it in a number of dishes . Ema Datshi is like a stew made from chillies and cheese (“Ema” means chillies). The chillies are split lengthwise with their seeds and ribs removed and are mixed with cheese, garlic, water and some oil. Onions and tomatoes are also added

Suja – Bhutanese Butter Tea.

It is seved after meals and is found to be comforting in the cold weather. Fermented Yak butter is made from fresh Yak millk. This butter is boild along with tea leaves and water. This drink tastes more like butter than tea and its salty tastes might surprise some .

·       Shakam Datshi – is made from dries Bhutanese beef which is ver popular meat. The beef is dried and preserved .this is then simmered in cheese and butter

·       Khewa Datshi – (potatoes and cheese ) involves chillies with potatoes that are usually cut into thin slices and then cooked eith cheese and butter. Tomatoes and chillies may also be added for some flavour . Shamu Datshi consists primarity of mushrooms and cheese . All of these dishes are eaten with a helping of red or brown or white rice. Another dish worth tasting would be the Jasha Maroo. It is made with diced chicken, onion, garlic, chillies, tomato, ginger and coriander leaves . Beef may also be used in place of chiken . IT is eaten with red rice . Shakam Paa(pork with red chilies) consists of dry beef slices cooked with dry chilies , potatoes , onions and redishes. It is cooked in a pot.