Ema Datshi (Bhutan) - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
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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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