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Mushrooms in cheese (shamu datshi kewa)

A creamy stew of mushrooms and potatoes bound with datshi, the soft, slightly tangy Bhutanese cheese. A classic served with red rice.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Nutrition facts

184 kcal per serving

Protein
4.8 g
Carbohydrates
22.5 g
of which sugars
4.2 g
Fat
7.4 g
of which saturated fat
0.9 g
Fiber
3.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Clean the mushrooms and cut them into quarters. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2 cm cubes.
  2. Finely slice the onion and chilies.
  3. Heat the oil in a pot and fry the onion for 5 minutes, then add the chilies.
  4. Add the mushrooms and brown them for 5 minutes over high heat.
  5. Pour in the water, add the potatoes and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
  6. Lower the heat, stir in the grated cheese and mix until you get a smooth, creamy sauce.
  7. Season with salt and pepper and serve right away with the rice.

Variations and tips

With what's available here. Gruyère or raclette gives a texture very close to datshi, which is rarely found in supermarkets.

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