Jasha Maru
The Jasha Maru is another well-known Bhutanese cuisine. This is a popular Bhutanese meal made with chopped chicken, garlic, ginger, chilies, and tomato sauce. This combination of components is typically eaten over red or brown rice. The meal is highly spicy, as are most Bhutanese foods because the primary distinguishing feature of Bhutanese cuisine is its spiciness.
Rice, like chili peppers, is a mainstay in many Bhutanese recipes, hence it is normal to find it alongside numerous meat dishes in Bhutan. Like any other Bhutanese delicacy, it is best served with red rice.
Where To Eat: San Maru Restaurant in Norzin Lam, Thimphu
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled finely minced)
- 3 shallots (peeled and chopped)
- 2 Tbsp of finely grated ginger
- 1 medium-size leek (cut into slices and wash)
- 1 large tomato (diced)
- 4 red chilis (seeded if you like and cut into small pieces)
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 small bunch of cilantro leaves for garnish
- 2 tsp of oil
How to make Jasha Maru:
- Preheat a wok or skillet with a cover over medium heat and add the oil.
- Combine the garlic, ginger, onion, chile, and leeks in a mixing bowl.
- Stir-fry the vegetables until they are tender.
- Continue to stir-fry the chicken and tomatoes until the chicken becomes opaque in color.
- Bring to a boil with the chicken stock. Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid to gently simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot with a side of steaming rice. Serve the stew garnished with cilantro leaves.
