Kewa Datshi: Bhutanese Potatoes with Cheese
A mild, comforting Bhutanese potato and cheese stew with onion and a touch of chilli.
The potatoes simmer in water with onion, oil, salt, and chilli; cheese is added at the end to make a creamy sauce. The four servings and times given are estimates.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Milk and milk products
White cheese
Ingredients without verified allergen data 6
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Potatoes, Red onion, Oil, Salt, Chili powder, Water.
Method
- 01
Prepare the potatoes
Peel and slice the potatoes. Chop the onion and cut the cheese into small pieces.
Ready to continue when: The potatoes are sliced, the onion is chopped, and the cheese is in small pieces.
15 min - 02
Cook the potatoes
Put the potatoes, onion, oil, salt, chilli powder, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until the potatoes are nearly tender; stir occasionally and add a little water if the pan dries out too soon.
Ready to continue when: The potatoes are nearly tender when pierced but still hold their shape, and some liquid remains in the pan.
20 min - 03
Add the cheese and finish
Stir in the cheese and continue cooking over low heat, stirring gently, until it melts and the potatoes are tender. Remove from the heat and serve hot.
Ready to continue when: The cheese has melted into a creamy sauce, and the potatoes are tender without falling apart.
5 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
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State: Published after documentary validation; no “Tested” label is shown.