Ema Daji

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups of water

heaped 3/4 cup of chiles that have been cut into 1 to 2-inch lengths (deseeded or not - its' up to you)

1 large onion, cut in half vertically and then sliced into then half circles

2 tsp. vegetable oil

5 plump cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped or mashed to a paste

250 grams feta or other mild, non-melting cheese

salt, if needed

a handful of fresh coriander leaves, torn into small pieces

Directions
Bring the water to a boil in a medium pan and add the chiles, onion, and oil. Cover, reduce heat to a strong simmer, and cook for about 15 mins.

Add the garlic and return to a boil, reduce heat again and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the garlic and chiles are soft.

Stir in the cheese and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir once, then cover and set aside for 10 mins.

Taste and add salt if needed. Serve sprinkled with a few bits of coriander leaf.