Salads & starters
Ezay tsoem (tomato and chili salad)
A fresh salad of raw tomatoes, onion and green chilies, brightened with cilantro. It accompanies Bhutanese meals, bringing freshness and acidity against rich dishes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes into small dice, removing the most watery seeds.
- Thinly slice the red onion and cut the chilies into fine rounds.
- Roughly chop the cilantro.
- In a bowl, mix the tomatoes, onion, chilies and cilantro.
- Season with the lemon juice, oil and salt, then mix gently.
- Let it rest 10 minutes before serving so the flavors blend.
Variations and tips
Version with cheese. Add cubes of fresh paneer cheese for a more substantial dish.
More ideas
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Original Ecomely recipe.