Jadoh Snam

Jadoh Snam

Jadoh Snam

A rich and hearty rice dish cooked with pork blood, spices, and herbs, offering a robust flavor profile.

Cuisines

Meghalayan

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

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

Ingredients

basmati rice 1 cup Basmati rice
pork belly 250 grams Pork belly , cut into small pieces
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , minced
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
black pepper powder 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
salt 1 teaspoon Salt , to taste
water 2 cups Water
Cilantro 1 handful Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  4. 4 Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
  5. 5 Add pork belly pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
  6. 6 Stir in turmeric powder, black pepper powder, and salt.
  7. 7 Add the drained rice to the pan and mix well with the pork and spices.
  8. 8 Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  9. 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.
  10. 10 Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For extra flavour, use whole spices like bay leaves and cinnamon sticks in the oil first.