Viral Egg Ema Datshi

Ingredients

• 1 tsp butter
• 2 garlic (cloves, finely chopped)
• 2 green chillies (chopped)
• 2 slices cheese (processed cheese slices or cheddar)
• water (as needed to melt cheese and create a sauce)
• 1 tsp chilli oil (plus more for garnish)
• 2 eggs

Steps

1. 1

   Place a small frying pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of butter. Once melted, add the finely chopped garlic and chopped green chillies. Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.

2. 2

   Add the two slices of cheese to the pan along with a splash of water. Stir continuously as the cheese melts to create a smooth, creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water until you reach a silky consistency.

3. 3

   Stir in 1 teaspoon of chili oil to incorporate the spice into the cheese base.

4. 4

   Carefully crack the two eggs into the bubbling cheese sauce. You can leave them sunny-side up or gently baste the whites with the sauce to help them set.

5. 5

   Cover the pan with a lid for 1-2 minutes to allow the egg whites to fully cook while keeping the yolks runny.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and garnish with an extra drizzle of chili oil before serving.

Notes

While the author uses processed cheese slices, comments suggest cheddar works well too. This is an 'Indian version' of the traditional Bhutanese dish which typically uses local yak cheese and larger quantities of whole chilies.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• eggs
• spicy
• vegetarian
• quick meal
• Bhutanese-inspired
• low carb