Dark, earthy turnip greens slow-simmered with garlic, chilies, and cheese until meltingly tender, with a deeply savory, slightly bitter flavor.
Ingredients
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4 cups turnip greens, chopped
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100g local cheese, crumbled
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3 dried red chilies
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 onion, sliced
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2 tbsp butter
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1 cup water
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Salt to taste
Instructions
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1
Wash and chop turnip greens into rough pieces.
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2
Melt butter in a saucepan. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
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3
Add turnip greens, dried chilies, and water. Bring to a simmer.
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4
Cook covered for 20 minutes until greens are very tender.
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5
Stir in crumbled cheese and cook for 5 more minutes until cheese melts.
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6
Season with salt and serve with red rice.
Did You Know?
Turnips grow abundantly at high altitudes in Bhutan, and nothing goes to waste — the root, leaves, and even flowers are all eaten.