Juma

Name: Juma
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Bhutanese
Ingredients: 500g ground beef; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp ginger, grated; 1 tsp Sichuan pepper, ground; 4 dried red chilies, crushed; 1 small onion, finely minced; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp salt; Natural casings or aluminum foil

Juma (joo-mah)

Bhutanese Beef Sausage

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 249 kcal

Savory beef sausages seasoned with garlic, ginger, Sichuan pepper, and dried chilies, a beloved Bhutanese street food and festival treat.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 20.0g

Carbs 4.0g

Fat 17.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

meat grinder or food processor sausage casing or foil grill or pan

Presentation Guide

Vessel: wooden skewer plate

Garnishes: sliced onions

Accompaniments: ezay, red rice

Ingredients

500g ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp ginger, grated
1 tsp Sichuan pepper, ground
4 dried red chilies, crushed
1 small onion, finely minced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp salt
Natural casings or aluminum foil

Instructions

1
Mix ground beef with garlic, ginger, Sichuan pepper, crushed chilies, onion, green onions, soy sauce, and salt.
2
Knead the mixture until well combined and slightly sticky.
3
Stuff into natural casings or shape into sausage rolls and wrap in foil.
4
If using casings, twist into 10cm links.
5
Grill over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, turning frequently, until cooked through.
6
Serve hot with ezay and red rice.

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Did You Know?

During tshechu (religious festivals), vendors sell juma from roadside grills, and the smoky aroma draws crowds from across the valley.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

meat grinder or food processor
sausage casing or foil
grill or pan

Garnishing

sliced onions

Accompaniments

ezay, red rice

The Story Behind Juma

Juma is Bhutan's traditional beef sausage, historically made during winter livestock processing when families would use every part of the animal. Today it has evolved into a beloved street food found at festivals and markets throughout the kingdom.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed festivals and street food 📜 Origins: Traditional

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