Vegetarian
Karu (buttered sautéed spinach)
Spinach sautéed in butter with garlic and chillies, a simple and flavourful green vegetable. It accompanies red rice and stews in Bhutanese households.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Wash the spinach thoroughly, drain it and remove the thickest stalks.
- Finely slice the onion, crush the garlic and finely chop the chillies.
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat and cook the onion for 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and chillies, then cook for 1 minute, stirring.
- Add the spinach a handful at a time and let it wilt for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.
Variations and tips
Cheesy version. Add a few cubes of datshi at the end of cooking for a richer dish.
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Original Ecomely recipe.