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Bhutan Cuisine

Asia · Southern Asia

37 recipes

Signature Bhutan Dishes

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Bhutanese Beef with Radish and Mushroom Stew

A hearty and warming stew featuring tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and crisp radish in a flavorful broth, often spiced with local peppercorns.

Bhutan·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Bhutanese Buckwheat Dumplings with Turnip Greens

Hoentay are traditional Bhutanese dumplings made with a buckwheat flour dough, filled with a savory mixture of turnip greens, cheese, and aromatics. They are typically steamed and served with a spicy dipping sauce.

Bhutan·Easy·25 minutes

Bhutanese Buckwheat Flour Pancakes with Honey and Butter

Simple yet satisfying, these Bhutanese buckwheat pancakes, known as 'Kuru Khurle', are a staple breakfast or snack. Made with nutrient-rich buckwheat flour, they have a distinct nutty flavor and a slightly dense texture. Typically served warm with a drizzle of local honey and a dollop of butter, they offer a taste of traditional Bhutanese home cooking.

Bhutan·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Bhutanese Buckwheat Noodles with Spicy Vegetable Broth

A hearty and flavorful noodle soup, this dish features homemade buckwheat noodles in a robust, spicy broth packed with local vegetables. It's a comforting and nutritious meal, often enjoyed during colder months.

Bhutan·Easy·25 minutes

Bhutanese Buckwheat Pancakes

A simple yet nutritious dish made from roasted buckwheat flour, often enjoyed as a breakfast or snack. It's a staple in Bhutanese households, especially in rural areas.

Bhutan·Medium·1 hour

Bhutanese Buckwheat Pancakes with Spiced Lentils

A delightful combination of savory buckwheat pancakes (known as Khurley in Bhutan) served with a flavorful and mildly spiced lentil stew. This dish offers a unique blend of textures and tastes, showcasing the versatility of buckwheat in Bhutanese cuisine.

Bhutan·Easy·20 minutes

Bhutanese Buckwheat Porridge

A hearty and nutritious porridge made from roasted buckwheat flour, water, and often served with a dollop of butter or a sprinkle of cheese. It's a common breakfast or light meal in Bhutan.

Bhutan·Medium·1 hour

Bhutanese Chicken and Mushroom Curry

A fragrant and flavorful curry featuring tender chicken and earthy mushrooms simmered in a rich, spiced sauce, often with hints of ginger, garlic, and chili. This dish is a comforting and aromatic representation of Bhutanese home cooking.

Bhutan·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Bhutanese Chicken Stew with Bamboo Shoots

A comforting and flavorful stew featuring tender chicken pieces simmered with fresh bamboo shoots, chilies, and aromatic Bhutanese spices. This dish highlights the use of local ingredients and is a staple in many Bhutanese households, often served with red rice.

Bhutan·Hard·1 hour 15 minutes (plus fermentation)

Bhutanese Fermented Greens with Cheese and Pork Belly

A unique and pungent dish combining fermented greens (similar to kimchi but with local Bhutanese variations) with creamy cheese and savory pork belly. This dish offers a complex flavor profile, balancing the tanginess of the greens with the richness of the pork and cheese.

Bhutan·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Bhutanese Pork and Turnip Stew with Ginger

A warming and hearty stew featuring tender chunks of pork belly simmered with earthy turnips and a generous amount of fresh ginger, creating a dish with a delightful balance of savory, slightly sweet, and pungent flavors. This is a classic Bhutanese comfort food, often enjoyed during colder months.

Bhutan·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Bhutanese Pork with Radish and Chilies

Phaksha Paa is a flavorful and spicy Bhutanese stew featuring tender pork belly cooked with radishes, dried red chilies, and aromatic spices. It's a hearty dish often served with Bhutanese red rice.

Bhutan·Easy·40 minutes

Bhutanese Pumpkin and Cheese Curry

Kakur Kam is a unique Bhutanese dish that combines the natural sweetness of pumpkin with the savory tang of cheese. This curry offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, often enhanced with a hint of spice from chilies and the aromatic warmth of ginger and garlic. It's a comforting and nutritious dish, perfect served with Bhutanese red rice.

Bhutan·Easy·45 minutes

Bhutanese Red Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms

A fragrant and nutty pilaf made with distinctive Bhutanese red rice, sautéed mushrooms, and aromatic herbs.

Bhutan·Medium·1 hour

Bhutanese River Fish Curry with Local Herbs

A fragrant and subtly spiced curry featuring fresh river fish, simmered in a rich broth infused with aromatic local herbs and a touch of chili. This dish highlights the fresh produce and traditional flavors of Bhutan, often prepared in communities near rivers.

Bhutan·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Bhutanese Spicy Chicken Stew with Bamboo Shoots and Radish

A hearty and flavorful Bhutanese stew featuring tender chicken, crisp bamboo shoots, and earthy radish, all simmered in a rich, spicy broth. This dish embodies the bold flavors of Bhutanese cuisine, with a generous kick from chilies and a comforting warmth from ginger and garlic. It's typically served with Bhutanese red rice.

Bhutan·Easy·25 minutes

Bhutanese Spinach and Cheese Curry

Hoentsey Datshi, also known as Saag Datshi, is a comforting Bhutanese vegetarian dish that marries the freshness of spinach with the creamy richness of local cheese (datshi). Gently cooked spinach is enveloped in a savory, slightly spicy cheese sauce, showcasing the Bhutanese tradition of pairing vegetables with cheese for a hearty and flavorful meal.

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Bhutan·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Bhutanese Thukpa

A hearty and warming noodle soup, Bhutanese Thukpa is a staple, especially during colder months. It typically features a flavorful broth with vegetables and sometimes meat, making it a complete and satisfying meal.

Bhutan·Easy·55 minutes

Bhutanese Turnip and Cheese Stew

A comforting and savory stew featuring tender chunks of turnip simmered in a rich, cheesy broth. This dish highlights the use of local dairy and root vegetables, offering a unique and satisfying flavor profile.

Bhutan·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Bhutanese Yak and Mushroom Stew

A hearty and warming stew featuring tender yak meat simmered with earthy mushrooms and aromatic Bhutanese spices. This dish is a comforting staple, often prepared during colder months, and is typically served with red rice.

Bhutan·Easy·15 minutes

Bhutanese Yak Butter Tea

A traditional Bhutanese beverage made from yak butter, tea leaves, salt, and sometimes milk. It's a staple in Bhutanese households, providing warmth and energy, especially in colder regions.

Bhutan·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Bhutanese Yak Curry

A hearty and flavorful curry made with tender yak meat, slow-cooked with aromatic spices and often served with red rice. This dish is a staple in regions where yak herding is common.

Bhutan·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Ema Datshi with Pork

A variation of the national dish Ema Datshi, this version incorporates tender pieces of pork, making it a more substantial and flavorful meal. It's a spicy, cheesy stew that is a staple in Bhutanese cuisine.

Bhutan·Easy·15 minutes

Goen Hogay

A refreshing and vibrant Bhutanese cucumber salad, Goen Hogay, meaning 'cucumber salad' in Dzongkha, is a delightful mix of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sharp red onions. It's dressed with a zesty combination of lime juice, fresh coriander, and a hint of chili for a subtle kick.

Bhutan·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Hoentay

Hoentay are traditional Bhutanese dumplings, typically made with a buckwheat flour dough and filled with a savory mixture. Common fillings include spinach, cheese, and sometimes turnip greens or radishes, seasoned with garlic and chili. They are usually boiled or steamed and served as a hearty snack or meal.

Bhutan·Medium·50 minutes

Jasha Maroo

Jasha Maroo is a comforting and spicy Bhutanese chicken stew, featuring tender chicken simmered in a fragrant broth with onions, leeks, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and chilies. It's a warming dish, traditionally served with Bhutanese red rice.

Bhutan·Medium·50 minutes

Jasha Paa

Jasha Paa is a flavorful and spicy Bhutanese chicken stew, characterized by its generous use of fresh ingredients like tender chicken, aromatic spices, and green chilies. It's a comforting dish often served with Bhutanese red rice, embodying the warmth and hospitality of Bhutanese culture.

Bhutan·Easy·45 minutes

Kewa Datshi

Kewa Datshi, meaning 'potato cheese', is a popular and comforting Bhutanese dish. It features tender potatoes simmered in a creamy, cheesy sauce with onions and green chilies. It's often considered a milder alternative to Ema Datshi and is typically served with red rice.

Bhutan·Medium·45 minutes

Kewa Paa

A flavorful and hearty Bhutanese stir-fry featuring thinly sliced potatoes and pork belly, seasoned with chilies and local spices. It's a popular side dish that complements rice beautifully.

Bhutan·Medium·50 minutes

Kham Dak Pa

A hearty and flavorful Bhutanese dish featuring stir-fried pork belly with chilies, onions, and local spices. It's known for its savory depth and a pleasant kick of heat, often served as a main course with red rice.

Bhutan·Medium·1 hour

Phaksha Paa

Phaksha Paa is a traditional Bhutanese dish featuring pork belly cooked with spicy red chilies and radishes. It's a hearty and flavorful stew that showcases Bhutan's love for bold, spicy flavors, often served with red rice.

Bhutan·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Shakam Datshi

A spicy and savory Bhutanese chili cheese stew made with dried beef, chilies, and cheese. It's a hearty and flavorful dish often served with red rice.

Bhutan·Easy·40 minutes

Shamu Datshi

A comforting and flavorful Bhutanese mushroom and cheese stew, Shamu Datshi is a vegetarian delight that showcases the creamy texture of Bhutanese cheese and the earthy notes of mushrooms. It's a staple dish often enjoyed with red rice.

Bhutan·Medium·45 minutes

Sikam Paa

Sikam Paa is a popular Bhutanese dish made with dried pork belly, stir-fried with chilies, onions, and tomatoes. It's known for its savory and slightly spicy flavor profile, often enjoyed with red rice.

Bhutan·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Sishum

Sishum is a unique Bhutanese dish featuring tender pork belly simmered with chilies, garlic, and ginger, creating a rich and savory flavor profile. It's often prepared for special occasions and celebrations, showcasing the Bhutanese love for flavorful, hearty meals.

Bhutan·Easy·35 minutes

Tsam Datsi with Mushrooms

A delightful variation of the classic Bhutanese cheese stew, this version incorporates earthy mushrooms alongside the traditional cheese and chilies, creating a rich and comforting dish.

Bhutan·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Yak Stew with Buckwheat Dumplings

A hearty and warming stew made with dried yak meat, vegetables, and spices, served with traditional buckwheat dumplings. This dish is a staple in the colder regions of Bhutan, providing sustenance and warmth.

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