Ema Datshi Fondue
Ema Datshi Fondue - rich and velvety, this upgraded cheese fondue takes on a spicy twist with this viral Bhutanese dish! With chilies, bell peppers, onions, and garlic, these bold and bright flavors pair really well with a mix of homemade and store-bought accompaniments!
Ingredients
Ema Datshi:
- 3 tsp oil
- 2 tbsp garlic , finely chopped
- 2 onions , thinly sliced
- 8 green & red chillies , mix of spicy and non-spicy chilies
- 1/2 cup mixed color bell peppers , thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup amul cheese , or use any melty cheese of your choice
- 1/2 cup swiss cheese , or use any melty cheese of your choice
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tsp corn starch , mixed with 2 tbsp water
Achari Flatbread Crackers:
- 1 flatbread , or use any bread of your choice
- 1 tbsp mixed pickle , mashed
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- cilantro
- onion seeds (kalonji)
Instructions
Ema Datshi:
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Heat oil in a pan and add in your onions and garlic. Let these sauté for just a minute and then add in all your sliced chilies and bell peppers for color and crunch.
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Mix together and add in 1/4 cup of water. We don't want to add too much water as the veggies will release water and we want a slightly thicker fondue like consistency. Cover and let this simmer on medium flame for 5-6 minutes until the chilies and peppers are softened .
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Turn the flame to low and add in your cheese. I used a mix of Amul and swiss cheese, but you can use any melty cheese of your choice. Don't use a stringy cheese like mozzarella.
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Mix together and cook covered for a minute for the cheese to melt.
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Open the cover and if you see it watery then slowly add cornstarch slurry (as needed) while stirring until you reach fondue consistency. Then switch off the gas and your Ema Datshi Fondue is ready!
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Serve this with some achari flatbread crackers, beetroot kebabs, masala kulcha, naan and veggies. Enjoy!
Achari Flatbread Crackers:
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Mix butter and mashed mixed pickle and spread it on a flatbread (or any bread of your choice). Sprinkle cilantro and kalonji on top.
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Cut them in squares (or your desired shape) and bake in an oven at 350℉ / 175℃ for 10 minutes until crisp. Your Achari Flatbread Crackers are ready!