Stir-fried Dried Pork
Smoke-dried pork strips rehydrated and stir-fried with onions, green chillies, and bamboo shoots until edges char — a quick, everyday preparation that maximises the preserved meat pantry.
Cuisines
Arunachali
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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250 grams | Pork , dried |
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1 tablespoon | Mustard oil |
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1 medium | Onion , sliced |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 inch | Ginger , minced |
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2 pieces | Green Chili , slit |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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1 handful | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Rinse the dried pork under running water to remove excess salt and impurities.
- 2 Cut the dried pork into bite-sized pieces.
- 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 4 Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 5 Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- 6 Add the dried pork pieces to the pan and stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
- 7 Add slit green chilies, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to taste.
- 8 Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
- 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the pork is tender.
- 10 Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium to evaporate any excess water.
- 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a smokier flavor, you can roast the dried pork over an open flame before slicing.