Top 3 Tasty Dishes In Bhutan- NBT

Rinzin Yangzom
3 min readJan 27, 2023

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Bhutan Famous Dishes

Bhutan is rich in terms of geography, but it is also rich in terms of religion and culture. They consider the nation’s heritage and history. One such aspect of Bhutan’s heritage and a general representation of their culture is the Bhutan’s street food.

Be sure to sample the exquisite fusion of regional ingredients that is Bhutanese cuisine while you are there. The regional cuisine is significant to the populace and attracts tourists as well.

Jasha Maroo — Chicken Stew In Bhutan

Chicken Curry

You must try this spicy non-vegetarian Bhutanese chicken stew while visiting Bhutan.

Freshly chopped chicken is combined with chilies, onions, tomatoes, and coriander leaves in this simple dish. However, the dish has a wonderful flavour and flavour combination.

Your palate will experience a delicious kick from these spices as they mingling beautifully with the flavour of the chicken broth.

This dish can be made by substituting beef for the chicken; it is a healthy and nutritious food.

Ema Datshi: The National Cuisine

Eam Datshi Cheese and Chilli Combo

Ema datshi, the most popular street food in Bhutan, is a traditional dish made with cheese and chilies.

Both thick and sticky textures are available. This delicious dish is offered in almost all restaurants and eating establishments in Bhutan.

Garlic, oil, split chilies, onions, tomatoes, green, yellow, and red chiles, as well as fresh Bhutanese cheese, are all ingredients in the recipe. This meal is typically served with red rice.

The Cheesy Potato (Kewa Datshi)

Cheese & Potato Curry( National Dish)

Another popular street food among Bhutanese locals is the Kewa Datshi. Additionally, it is a simple recipe with cheese and potatoes as the main ingredients.

Before being combined with tomatoes, butter, and spicy peppers, the potato is cut into smaller pieces and fried. The star ingredients are the potato and cheese because they work together flawlessly to create the perfect flavour.

Unquestionably unique is Bhutan’s diverse cuisine. Take a moment while visiting Bhutan to observe how the food is prepared and served with such precision and warmth.

Planning a trip to Bhutan is never too late or too early. Get started on planning your trip to the home of the Thunder Dragon right away.

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