Bhutan's happiness index might just rely entirely on chilies and chees

Bhutan's happiness index might just rely entirely on chilies and cheese! 🌶️ Must-try dishes in Bhutan (spiciness warning!) 1️⃣ Ema Datshi | Chili-cooked cheese 🔥 Bhutan's "national dish" lives up to its reputation! Green and red chilies stewed with fermented cheese into a gooey pot—so spicy it makes you cry, yet you can't stop eating! Perfect with red rice! Hidden way to eat: Add potatoes for a creamier texture, or mushrooms for an incredibly fresh flavor～ 2️⃣ Phaksha Paa | Spicy stewed smoked pork Pork belly + dried chilies + radish, with ginger aroma mixed with smokiness! Fatty but not greasy; paired with butter tea in winter, it's simply divine! 3️⃣ Momo | Tibetan-style dumplings Juicy beef filling! Dip in tomato chili sauce or cheese sauce, served either steamed or pan-fried—a carb lover's delight! 4️⃣ Suja | Savory yak butter tea One sip and you're hooked! Salty milk tea with a rich, fatty aroma—a must-have for cold weather! Can't get used to it? Try adding sugar～ 🍚 Bhutanese philosophy of eating ✔️ Red rice is the soul: Light red grains are soft yet chewy, and soaking up spicy broth is super comforting! ✔️ Everything goes with Datshi cheese: Similar to feta but tangier, it handles stews and dipping sauces perfectly～ ✔️ Chilies are eaten as vegetables: Bhutanese people consume more chilies per capita than almost anyone in the world—being spiced to the point of disbelief is daily life! #BhutanTravel #AuthenticFoodInTravel #IrresistibleExoticFood #CulinaryJourney #GlobalVillageFoodCriticContest