Shamu Datshi | khendumskitchen

Shamu Datshi

The ema datshi is the Bhutanese staple dish. This dish is a variation of the classic chili and cheese with chantrelle mushrooms. This is my hubby's favorite dish and I love to prepare this dish with plenty of cheese. I like to use Thai green peppers/ Indian hare mirchi as it becomes this balanced blend of heat and dairy. This dish is a wonderful accompaniment with Paa (meat sautéed with chilies and vegetables) and rice.

Spiciness 8/10

Prep Time: 20 min

Serves 4-5 ppl

Ingredients

Salt - 1 tsp

Chantrelles mushroom - 1/2 lb - shred them into long thin pieces

Thai green chillies - 5-6 pcs (according to your spice level) - Julienne chillies

Swiss/american cheese slices - 4 slices

Farmer white cheese (preferably keep it out and let it mould a

bit. The stinkier the better) - few slices for flavor

olive oil - 1 tbsp

Garlic - 4 cloves diced

Water - 1/4 cup

Directions:

1. Add sliced mushrooms in a saucepan, sprinkle garlic and tomatoes and oil over it. Gently mix it up and cover with a lid and let it cook in mid-level heat.

2. In 5-8 minutes, add chillies, sprinkle salt over it, add the two cheeses and cover and let it cook for another 10 minutes. Serve with rice.