Gya Kho

Gya Kho

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

pork belly 200 grams Pork belly
Sticky Rice 1 cup Sticky Rice
soy sauce 1 tablespoon Soy sauce , dark
Hoisin Sauce 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
Ginger 1 tablespoon Ginger , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , finely chopped
five-spice powder 1 teaspoon Five-spice powder
sugar 1 teaspoon Sugar
water 1 cup Water
star anise 1 Star anise
Cardamom Pod 2 Cardamom Pod
vegetable oil 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
salt Salt , to taste
Spring Onion Spring Onion , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the sticky rice thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3 Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
  4. 4 Add the ginger and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  5. 5 Add the pork belly pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides.
  6. 6 Stir in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder, sugar, and salt.
  7. 7 Add the star anise and cardamom pods to the pot.
  8. 8 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
  9. 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  10. 10 Drain the soaked sticky rice and add it to the pot.
  11. 11 Mix well, ensuring the rice is evenly distributed.
  12. 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. 13 Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
  14. 14 Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot.

Tips

For a more authentic flavor, try using a clay pot to cook Gya Kho.