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

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Recipe

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

Ingredients

pork belly 500 grams Pork belly
water 1 cup Water
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
salt 1 teaspoon Salt , to taste
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Tomato 2 medium Tomato , chopped
Green Chili 2 pieces Green Chili , slit
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , 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.