🇧🇹 Bhutanese Cuisine

Shakam Datshi

Dried Beef with Cheese

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Medium

Calories 376 kcal

Sun-dried beef simmered with local cheese, chilies, and tomatoes until the meat is tender and coated in a luscious, spicy cheese sauce.

Ingredients

1 Soak dried beef in warm water for 20 minutes to soften. Drain and cut into thin strips.
2 Melt butter in a saucepan. Add onions and dried chilies, cook until onions soften.
3 Add dried beef and tomatoes. Pour in water and bring to a simmer.
4 Cook covered for 15 minutes until beef is tender.
5 Add crumbled cheese, stir well, and cook for 5 minutes until sauce is thick and creamy.
6 Serve hot with red rice.

Did You Know?

Shakam (dried meat) was historically a winter survival food in Bhutan, but it became so beloved that people now eat it year-round.