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