Ema Datshi (Bhutan) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    9 ounces green chilies, cut lengthwise into four pieces each
    1 onion, sliced
    1 1/3 cups water
    2 teaspoons vegetable oil
    2 tomatoes, chopped
    4 1/2 ounces danish blue cheese
    4 1/2 ounces feta cheese
    5 garlic cloves, crushed
    3 stalks cilantro
    1 cup bhutanese red rice
Preparation
    Add the rice and about 1 1/2 times as much water to a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
    Meanwhile, put the chiles and onions into a pot with the water. Add the vegetable oil.
    Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium.
    Boil uncovered for 10 minutes, then add the tomato and garlic.
    Continue to boil for 2 more minutes, then add the cheese and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cilantro and remove from the heat.
    Stir and cover. Let stand for two minutes before serving over red rice.

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