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Bhutanese food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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Bhutan is a small landlocked country nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, covering an area of approximately 38,394 square kilometers, roughly the size of Switzerland. As of 2024, the population of Bhutan is estimated to be around 800,000 people.

Bhutan is globally recognized for prioritizing Gross National Happiness (GNH) over Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This unique development philosophy has led to remarkable social indicators: an adult literacy rate of about 67%, a primary school enrollment rate exceeding 95%, and substantial improvements in healthcare access with over 90% of the population having access to basic healthcare services…

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The average Bhutanese daily plate size is

1545 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

CILANTRO

FENUGREEK LEAVES

BAY LEAVES

JIMBU

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Spices

DRY CHILI

SICHUAN PEPPER

TURMERIC DRY

BLACK CARDAMOM

GREEN CARDAMOM

CORIANDER

BLUE FENUGREEK

BLACK PEPPER

CINNAMON

ASAFOEDITA

MUSTARD SEEDS

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Aromatics

GINGER

GARLIC

CHILI PEPPERS

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Condiments

CLARIFIED BUTTER

MUSTARD OIL

TAMARIND

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