Bhutanese cuisine

Bhutanese cuisine refers to the traditional and national foods and beverages of Bhutan. The cuisine is heavily influenced by the country's geography, climate, and culture. It is characterized by the extensive use of chili peppers, cheese, and meat.

Ingredients

The most common ingredients in Bhutanese cuisine are:

• Rice: The staple food of Bhutan. Red rice is the most popular variety.
• Chili peppers: Used in almost every dish, either as a main ingredient or a seasoning.
• Cheese: Known as "datshi" in Bhutan, it is used in a variety of dishes.
• Meat: Beef, pork, and chicken are the most commonly consumed meats.

Dishes

Some of the most popular Bhutanese dishes include:

• Ema Datshi: A spicy dish made with chili peppers and cheese. It is considered the national dish of Bhutan.
• Jasha Maru: A spicy chicken stew.
• Phaksha Paa: Pork cooked with spicy red chillies.
• Red Rice: A staple in Bhutanese cuisine, often served with other dishes.

Beverages

Traditional Bhutanese beverages include:

• Butter Tea: A salty tea made with butter and salt.
• Ara: A traditional alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice, maize, millet, or wheat.

See also

• Cuisine of Nepal
• Cuisine of Tibet
• Cuisine of India

References

• Bhutanese hemadatsi
  Bhutanese hemadatsi
• Cooking jasha maroo
  Cooking jasha maroo
• Bhutanese Jasha Tshoem
  Bhutanese Jasha Tshoem
• Bhutanese chili
  Bhutanese chili
• Bhutanese red rice with chicken and spinach
  Bhutanese red rice with chicken and spinach