Bhutanese cuisine is known for its spiciness, as chilies are used in nearly every dish and are considered an essential ingredient. Meats like chicken, pork, beef, goat, mutton and yak are commonly consumed in stews with vegetables and spices like ginger, garlic and turmeric. All meals are served with rice, which is steamed or boiled, and dairy foods such as butter and cheese from yaks and cows are also popular. Some distinctive Bhutanese dishes include ema datshi, a spicy cheese dish; phaksha paa, a spicy pork dish; sel roti, a sweet rice bread from southern Bhutan; and momos, dumplings stuffed with meat or vegetables.