Keto Ema Datshi#SundayFunday

Ema Datshi is the national dish of Bhutan, it's an easy, hearty saucey ultimate comfort soup with chilli peppers (ema) and cheese (datshi). This is luscious saucy soup is simmered in a cheese gravy that melts in your mouth. Every bite is warm, cozy, and deeply satisfying, striking the perfect balance of heat and creaminess. In Bhutan they make it very spicy, here I have made it according to our spice level.
All across the country, residents and travellers alike can be seen eating this hearty dish of cheese and chillies. Apart from Bhutan, this preparation is also consumed in several parts of Northeast India and Nepal.

Serves 2
Ingredients
2 Cloves Garlic -finely chopped
1 Red Chilly - slit
2 Green Chillies - slit
1 Small Onion - finely chopped
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
1/3 Cup Grated Cheese
2 Slices Cheddar Cheese
Method
Remove the stalks off the green chillies and slit them lengthwise. Chop the onion and garlic finely.

Heat butter and oil in a pan add the onions and garlic, saute till they start to sweat, do not brown them then add a cup of water. Cover and let it boil for 5 minutes or until the peppers have softened, add the grated cheese stir it till the gravy thickens. Check for salt, which will vary depending on how salty your cheese is. 

Ema Datshi is ready. Serve hot with boiled rice or keto flatbread.
A comforting, everyday meal. It reflects Bhutan’s deep love for bold, spicy, and hearty food traditions.
Labels: Cheese, Green Chilly, Keto, Bhutan, Asian Cuisine, Sunday Funday, Soup

For Sunday Funday we are sharing "South Asian Cuisine Recipes" 

• Aloo Paratha by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Chana Pulao by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Chicken Biryani by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Fihunu Mas - Whole Roasted Fish from the Maldives by Culinary Cam
• Kala Bhuna - Bengali Spiced Beef Stew by A Messy Kitchen
• Keto Ema Datshi by Sneha's Recipe
• Oxtail Nihari by Food Lust People Love
• Sheer Khurma by Mayuri's Jikoni

Nutty Miso Banana Bread#BreadBakers

Making a bread with bananas is best to use is ones that are very brown or turning black and overripe and that no one is willing to touch those. You will love this unique style of banana bread so much that you will want to eat it all the time, it's buttery, chocolaty and the miso gives a punchy dose of umami.

Miso is a paste made by fermenting soybeans — it is typically used in Japanese cuisine, taste so good, it gives a slight salty and umami taste that is incredible. I have used organic red miso, any type of miso paste will do. If you’re worried about it being overwhelming in flavor and taste, in banana bread, just trust me you can't really tell the taste in this bread and you would just think that it was a really good, delicious, loaf of bread. This is a big loaf use a 9×5 inch loaf pan, I used a 8×4 inch pan and it took more than an hour to bake.

Ingredients
100 Grams Butter - softened
245 Grams Fine Brown Sugar
2 Large Bananas- mashed
¼ Cup Miso Paste
¼ Cup Greek Yogurt / Hung Curd
2 Large Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
250 Grams All Purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
½ Teaspoon Salt
¾ Cup Small Chocolate Chips
½ Cup Chopped Walnuts, Pecans & Almonds
Method
Preheat the oven to 170°C.

Sieve the flour, salt, baking powder and soda, keep aside.
In a blender jar add the banana and miso paste and pulse it 2 -3 times to that paste well mixed. Keep aside.
In a large bowl beat the butter and brown sugar and whisk until light and fully. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisk until incorporated. Then add the banana miso mixture and whisk well. Add the flour and yogurt mixture in batches and fold it in with a spatula till all the flour and yogurt is incorporated and no lumps are formed. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts.

Pour this in greased and lined 9x5 inch loaf pan & bake (see my notes) in a preheated oven for about 35 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let it cool , then slice & enjoy!

My Notes

Half way through the baking time tent the pan with a aluminium foil for the loaf tends to brown faster on top.
Labels: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack, Banana, Breads, Miso Paste, Asian Cuisine, Bread Bakers, Quick Bread

The Blurb #BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. Follow our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated each month on this home page.

We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.

Bread Bakers - October 2026  theme  is Bread With Nuts

• Classic Alabama Pecan Bread from Food Lust People Love
• Coconut Flour Banana Nut Bread from Passion Kneaded 
• Cranberry Pecan Boule from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Easy Cinnamon Nut Loaf from A Messy Kitchen
• Maple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls from Magical Ingredients
• Mini Chocolate Almond Babka from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Nutty Miso Banana Bread from Sneha's Recipe 

Keto Fried Cabbage Momos#SundayFunday

Fried Cabbage Momos is a low-carb twist to the traditional momos. If you have been missing out on your favorite momos while following a Keto diet, try this Keto Fried Cabbage Momos. It’s perfect comfort food but without those extra carbs. Try these low-carb momos for guilt-free snacking anytime you want. 
Ingredients
1 Medium White Cabbage
2 Spring Onions/ Scallions - chopped finely
1 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
500 Grams Minced Meat ( I used half if each beef & pork)
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
½ Teaspoon Red Chilly Flakes
½ Teaspoon Level Pink Himalayan Salt
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder pepper (to taste)
Butter (for frying)
Method

Remove the center stem creating a well so that the leaves can loosen while boiling.

Parboil the white cabbage boiling water for 3- 4 minutes. 

Once the Cabbage Leaves are done, remove the Cabbage Leaves from the water.Drain and remove excess water with a towel, then divide the cabbage into single leaves.

In a bowl, mix the finely chopped spring onions, ginger garlic with the minced meat. Season with salt, red chilly flakes and pepper, but be cautious with the salt due to the soy sauce.
Now depending on the size of the Momos you want and the size of the Cabbage Leaves present, you can either use one whole Cabbage Leave to make a Momo or tear the leaf in half. It's really up to you!

Lay out the cabbage leaves and place one tablespoon heaped of the stuffing on each leaf. 

Fold them up and close tightly.

On the same container, which you used to boil the Cabbage, put a strainer and add a little oil to it and spread it around. Add the Momos one by one to it, and cover it and let it cook for about 12-15 minutes. Cool them a little. 

Heat a pan with butter and fry the momos 

until they turn brown on both sides.

Serve the momos with Sriracha sauce or soy sauce for dipping.

Labels: Keto, Low Carb, Momo, Cabbage, Meat, Asian Cuisine, Sunday Funday 

For Sunday Funday we are sharing Momos Recipes

• Easy Veg Momos from Cook with Renu
• Keto Fried Cabbage Momos from Sneha’s Recipe
• Kothey Momo - Himalayan Dumplings from Food Lust People Love
• Spiced Lamb Dumplings - Nepalese Momo from Karen’s Kitchen Stories

Low Carb Chessy Rice Paper Chicken Wraps#SundayFunday

This is a quick high-protein meal / breakfast. Rice Paper Chicken Wraps that are fresh, crunchy and full of flavour. Seen so many viral reels, decided to give my take on this and it takes just 5 minutes to make. The dish is prepared by placing rice paper directly into a hot pan, adding eggs, cheese, and toppings, then folding it over.
Serves 2 
Ingredients
2 Rice Paper Sheets
4 Eggs
Grated Mozzarella or Slice Cheese
Homemade Chilli Oil
Handful Chopped Spinach or Kale

½ Cup Cooked Chicken - shredded
Method

In greased frying pan add few spinach leaves or kale leaves then the beaten egg, then place the rice paper. Once the egg is set,  Then flip, add the shredded chicken, chilli oil and cheese,fold the rice paper in half and cook for another 30 seconds until golden or till rice paper is crispy on both sides.  

Pour a little chilli oil at the bottom of the rice paper to get a delicious taste and color. Like wise make the other one too.

Serve with a little Homemade Chilli Oil on top, Enjoy!!
Labels: Asian Cuisine, Low Carb, Rice Paper, Chicken, Omelette, Sunday Funday, Egg, Cheese, Serves Two

For Sunday Funday we are sharing recipe made with Rice Paper. 

• Easy Fruit Summer Rolls with Feta and Mango Chili Sauce from Cook with Renu
• Low Carb Chessy Rice Paper Chicken Wraps from Sneha’s Recipe
• Shrimp Rice Paper Rolls from Making Miracles
• Shrimp and Veggie Summer Rolls from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Thai Chicken Summer Rolls from Food Lust People Love
• Vegan Summer Rolls from Mayuri's Jikoni

Homemade Chilli Oil#AlphabetChallenge

Chili oil is a fragrant, spicy condiment, staple of Chinese cuisine, particularly Sichuan cuisine. This is an addictive oil tha can be used as a topping for dumplings, noodles and stir-fries, this chilli oil carries aromas and flavours of Asian chilli powder, garlic plus toasted spices . The flavor is dynamite and taste of this oil is divine. It's so delicious.

This is my take on Chilli Oil, you can always add or minus the spice level according to your taste.
Ingredients
6 Big Cloves Garlic - minced
1 Tablespoons White Sesame seeds - lightly toasted
2 Tablespoons Korean Gochugaru or Red Pepper Flakes
1 Cup Vegetable Oil
2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
1 Whole Star Anise
1" Stick Cinnamon
1 Bay Leaf
1 Teaspoon Sichuan Peppercorns
2½ Tablespoon Kashmiri Red Chilly Powder
2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Tablespoon White Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce

Method

In a pan, toast the star anise, sesame seeds. cinnamon stick, bay leaves, Sichuan peppercorns over medium low heat until just starting to release a fragrance.

Heat the oil in a seperate pan, when the oil is just warm add all the toasted spices. Let this oil heat up to medium low flame till the spices start to gently sizzle. Cook at a gentle sizzle for 2 minutes. Switch off the flame and let it cool for 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. 

Place the gochugaru flakes, garlic and salt in a heat-proof jar or bowl. Pour the oil over this mixture. Add the vinegar, soy sauce, chilli powder, gently stir. Allow to cool before storing in an airtight jar. Refrigerate, use within six months to a year.

This is an addictive oil tha can be used as a topping for dumplings, noodles and stir-fries etc.

Labels: Asian Cuisine, Chilly, Homemade, Condiments, Alphabet Challenge

Let's take a look at the recipes being shared today with Alphabet Challenge 2026 - Alphabet "H"

• Blogghetti: 3 Ingredient Hot Fudge Sauce
• Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Creamy Cilantro Herb Caribbean Potato Salad 
• A Messy Kitchen: Harissa and Brie No Knead Focaccia 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Haluski
• Food Lust People Love: Hazelnut Vodka 
• Sneha’s Recipe: Homemade Chilli Oil 
• Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Honeynut Squash Soup with Apple and Bacon 
• Magical Ingredients: Hot Chocolate Rolls
• Mayuri’s Jikoni: Vegetable Hariyali 
• Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Whipped Honey 

Vegan Thai Peanut Butter Noodles#SundayFunday

This Vegan Thai Peanut Butter Noodles are so easy and delicious. This dish will be ready in less than 20 to 25 minutes and is a great ‘clean out your fridge’ recipe, so you can use any veggies you have!
Ingredients
For The Peanut Sauce
½ Cup Peanut Butter - I used creamy
3 Tablespoons Tamari Or Coconut Amino
2 Tablespoons Sesame oil
1 Medium Lime - zest and juice
½ Teaspoon Fried Minced Garlic
1 Teaspoon Noodle Powder Mix
1 Teaspoon Red Chilly Flakes
Other Ingredients
½ Cup Scallion - Green & White Chopped
½ Cup Carrots - cut into juliennes
1 Packet Noodles
Optional Garnishes
Handful Roasted Peanuts - roughly chopped
1 Tablespoon Fried Brown Onions - Brista
1 Teaspoon Fried Minced Garlic
Method
For The Sauce

Add all ingredients to a blender, starting with little water. Blend until smooth then add a little more water to thin as necessary. The amount you need will depend on how thick or runny your peanut butter is. Bear in mind that the noodles are easier to toss if the sauce isn't too thick. Set aside.
The colour will look different depending on which method you choose. Blending makes it much lighter.
For The Noodles
Boil the noodles as per packet instructions. Drain and keep aside.

In a large wok heat oil add the carrot and white part of the scallions sauté for one or two minutes on high flame. Add the blended sauce and let it cook till it comes to a boil add the noodles and toss them well. Add the green part of the scallions and toss for a second or two. It's ready!!

Serve garnished with fried onions, garlic and crushed peanuts. Enjoy!!
Labels: Peanut Butter,Peanuts,Main course, Thailand, Noodles,Vegan,Asian Cuisine, Sunday Funday

For Sunday Funday we are celebrating National Noodle Month, check the recipes below.

• A Messy Kitchen: Garlic Lover's Pasta
• Karen's Kitchen Stories: Kung Pao Noodles
• Mayuri's Jikoni: Manchow Soup 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Protein Packed Noodle Bowl 
• Food Lust People Love: Savory Garlic Rice Noodles 
• Sid's Sea Palm Cooking: Sour Cream Noodles
• Amy's Cooking Adventures: Stir Fry Noodles with Beef
• Sneha's Recipe: Vegan Thai Peanut Butter Noodles 
• Our Good Life: Winter Comfort Food: Butter Noodles 

Korean Saeujeon/Shrimp Pancakes#EatTheWorld

These Korean Saeujeon / Shrimp Pancakes are plump and juicy patties made from shrimp, aromatics, and vegetables. It’s simple, tasty, and done in 20 minutes! Saeujeon tastes sweet and succulent and has a chewy texture. When cooked, the shrimp look gorgeous!

This recipe is adpated from here 
Ingredients
8 Large Shrimps/Prawns
½ Teaspoon White Pepper powder (or black pepper)
¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
1 Egg
Oil for frying
Salt To Taste
1 Teaspoon Mustard Sauce
A Dash of Red Pepper powder
For Dipping Sauce
1 Tablespoon Soy sauce
2 Teaspoons White Vinegar
1 Teaspoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
1 Teaspoon Hot & Sweet Sauce
Method

To Make Dipping Sauce
Combine soy sauce, vinegar, chopped green onion, and sesame seeds in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
For The Shrimps 

Shell the shrimps, devein, butterfly cut shrimps wash and pat dry with a paper towel. Score the shrimp on both sides so that it won’t shrink when cooked.

Put the shrimp on a large plate, belly side up and side by side without touching each other.

Season the shrimp with mustard sauce, salt and white pepper over top, evenly. 

Coat the inside of the shrimp with flour.
Heat up a pan over medium flame. Add little cooking oil to the pan.
Beat an egg with a pinch of salt in a bowl.

Dip the shrimp into the egg and place it in the pan. Repeat this with the rest of the shrimp but don’t crowd them in the pan.

Cook for a few minutes until the bottom of the shrimp turns a little light golden brown, pressing down slightly with a spatula every now and then. Turn them over and cook another couple of minutes until both sides are light golden brown. Place them in a paper towel to drain any excess oil.

Serve with Dipping Sauce. Enjoy!!
Labels: Prawns, Shrimps, Korea, Asian Cuisine, Fried, Seafood/Fish, Eat the World, Side Dish

Check out all the wonderful Montenegro recipes prepared by fellow Eat the World members and share with #eattheworld. Find out how to join Eat the World here and have fun exploring a country a month in the kitchen with us!
For Eat The World we are sharing recipes of "Korea".

• Dwaeji Bulgogi (Korean-Style Pork BBQ) by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Hotteok by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Kimchi Variations: An Exploration of the North and South Korean Recipes by Culinary Cam
• Korean Saeujeon/Shrimp Pancakes by Sneha's Recipe
• Korean Short Ribs (Galbi) by Palatable Pastime