Bhutan 2011

Bhutan, Chapter 1 - Food.

I have just returned from Bhutan, where my wife and I enjoyed an 11 day tour.
In this post, I am going over the food we had.
One on the staples of dinning in Bhutan is a dish called Ema Dasi.. It is literally just chili and cheese. See photo to right.
Most of the local dishes in Bhutan are based on this theme.: Chilis and cheese.


Another staple there is red rice. Yes, the rice actually has a red tint to it.. The flavor is quite nice and the texture is lovely, when cooked properly. Some restaurants don't put it on the menu, opting for white rice from India or Thailand. That is a shame, because it is actually quite nice.
In the picture to the right, you should see Red Rice with deep fried spinach with cheese coating.


Most places think foreign tourists will not like spicy foods and shy away from local fair. However, if you let your guide or the restaurant staff know that you like spicy food, you may be in luck.. Or, in trouble... To the right is a great side that you can get at many restaurants, called Eazeh. It is sometimes similar to salsa. Every place makes it a little different, and often use a locally grown version of Sichuan pepper corn. It is great on the red rice, and our guide told us locals will often have than combo for breakfast. I will add a few more photos of Eazeh below.










More to come soon.