A fiery, rustic condiment of fresh or dried chilies pounded with tomato, onion, garlic, and local cheese, served alongside every Bhutanese meal.
Ingredients
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8 fresh red or green chilies
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2 medium tomatoes, chopped
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1 small onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic
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50g local cheese, crumbled
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1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
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Salt to taste
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1 tbsp water
Instructions
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1
Roast chilies over an open flame or dry pan until charred and blistered.
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2
Pound roasted chilies in a mortar with garlic and salt to form a rough paste.
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3
Add chopped tomatoes and onion, pound lightly to combine while keeping texture chunky.
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4
Mix in crumbled cheese and cilantro.
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5
Add water to reach desired consistency.
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6
Serve immediately as a condiment with any Bhutanese dish.
Did You Know?
Bhutanese consume more chilies per capita than any other nation. Chilies are treated as a vegetable, not a spice.