Zow Shungo

Name: Zow Shungo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Bhutanese
Ingredients: 3 cups puffed rice (zow); 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, beans), diced; 2 green chilies, sliced; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp turmeric; Salt to taste; Fresh cilantro

Zow Shungo (zow shoon-go)

Puffed Rice with Vegetables

⏱ Prep Time 15 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 210 kcal

Crunchy puffed rice tossed with sautéed seasonal vegetables, chilies, and butter — a quick, satisfying dish that bridges snack and meal.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 5.0g

Carbs 34.0g

Fat 6.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

wok mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: flat basket

Garnishes: cilantro, chili slices

Accompaniments: suja

Ingredients

3 cups puffed rice (zow)
1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, beans), diced
2 green chilies, sliced
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp turmeric
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a wok. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
2
Add diced vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
3
Add green chilies and turmeric, toss for 1 minute.
4
Remove from heat and fold in puffed rice, tossing gently to combine.
5
Season with salt and garnish with cilantro.
6
Serve immediately while puffed rice is still crunchy.

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Did You Know?

Zow (puffed rice) is offered at every Bhutanese altar and temple as a sacred food, making it one of the most spiritually significant snacks.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

wok
mixing bowl

Garnishing

cilantro, chili slices

Accompaniments

suja

The Story Behind Zow Shungo

Zow is deeply embedded in Bhutanese culture, serving both sacred and everyday purposes. Monks offer it during religious ceremonies, while families enjoy it as a quick snack. Combined with vegetables, it becomes a light but satisfying meal.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack or light meal 📜 Origins: Traditional

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