Which Bhutanese foods are considered national dishes?

In Bhutan, the two dishes widely considered to be national staples are ema datshi and kewa datshi.

• Ema datshi: A traditional stew prepared with chilies and cheese.1
• Kewa datshi: A variation of the stew that incorporates potatoes into the chili and cheese mixture.1

Both dishes are typically served alongside rice, specifically either basmati or Bhutanese red rice. While yak products like butter are common in Bhutanese food preparations, these vegetable-based stews remain central to the local diet.1