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

Recipe

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

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice
250 grams pork belly, cut into small pieces
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, minced
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon black pepper powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
salt to taste
1 handful fresh coriander leaves, 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.