Gya Kho
A traditional Sikkimese hot pot dish, often referred to as the 'Sikkimese Chimney Soup', featuring a rich broth with meat, vegetables, and noodles.
Cuisines
Sikkimese
Best for
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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200 grams | Pork belly |
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1 cup | Sticky Rice |
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1 tablespoon | Soy sauce , dark |
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1 tablespoon | Hoisin Sauce |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger , finely chopped |
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2 cloves | Garlic , finely chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Five-spice powder |
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1 teaspoon | Sugar |
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1 cup | Water |
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1 | Star anise |
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2 | Cardamom Pod |
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2 tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Spring Onion , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the sticky rice thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 30 minutes.
- 2 Cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces.
- 3 Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
- 4 Add the ginger and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- 5 Add the pork belly pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides.
- 6 Stir in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder, sugar, and salt.
- 7 Add the star anise and cardamom pods to the pot.
- 8 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- 10 Drain the soaked sticky rice and add it to the pot.
- 11 Mix well, ensuring the rice is evenly distributed.
- 12 Cover the pot again and let it simmer for another 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the flavors.
- 13 Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- 14 Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot.
Tips
For a more authentic flavor, try using a clay pot to cook Gya Kho.