Bhutanese
Many varieties of mushrooms can be found in the countryside of Bhutan, which is nestled in the Himalayas and bordered by Tibet, Sikkim, and Bangladesh. This dish combines mushrooms and cheese, usually a yak milk cheese in Bhutan. Shamu datsi, as this dish is called, is served with rice and other small dishes, like emma datsi (chili and cheese)
INGREDIENTS
- 8 ounces (250 g) thinly sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded melting cheese, such as Cantal, Monterey jack, or Fontina
- 1 medium tomato, diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
METHOD
- Place mushrooms, water, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 5 minutes.
- Stir in cheese, tomato, and green onions, cover, and cook 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Pour into a serving dish and serve with rice.
MIND REFRESHER
Serve with loving-kindness.
Serves 2-4