Everyday meals
Zaw ema (chili cheese rice)
White rice served with green chilies cooked in melted cheese, the signature dish of Bhutan. Very spicy, it is eaten hot and delivers an intense heat that can challenge palates unused to it.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Cook the rice in salted water for 15 minutes covered, then let it rest.
- Thinly slice the onion and chilies, then sauté them in the oil for 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the cheese cut into cubes and the milk, then stir until you get a creamy, melting sauce.
- Fold in the cooked rice and mix gently to coat it well.
- Season with salt and chili powder, then serve hot.
Variations and tips
Mild version. Remove the seeds from the chilies and halve the quantity.
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Original Ecomely recipe.