Faksa

Faksa

Faksa

A Sikkimese pork dish featuring pork belly cooked with radishes, fermented bamboo shoots, and a blend of spices for a rich and savory flavor.

Cuisines

Sikkimese

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

500 grams pork belly
1 cup water
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon salt
salt to taste
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 pieces green chilies, slit
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2 In a bowl, mix the pork with ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt.
  3. 3 Let the pork marinate for 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
  5. 5 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  6. 6 Add the marinated pork and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies to the pan.
  8. 8 Pour in 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
  9. 9 Lower the heat, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 30 minutes or until the pork is tender.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a more authentic taste, use local Sikkimese spices if available.