🇧🇹 Bhutanese Cuisine

Kewa Datshi

Potato and Cheese Stew

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 344 kcal

Tender potato slices simmered in a rich, creamy cheese sauce made from local yak cheese and green chilies, a beloved Bhutanese comfort dish.

Ingredients

1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
2 Add potatoes, tomatoes, green chilies, and water. Bring to a boil.
3 Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4 Add crumbled cheese, stir gently, and cook for 5 more minutes until cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
5 Season with salt and serve immediately with red rice.

Did You Know?

Datshi dishes are so central to Bhutanese identity that the saying goes: "Without chilies and cheese, it is not a Bhutanese meal."