Jastem

Jastem

Jastem

Veg Vegan

Jastem is a traditional rice dish from Meghalaya, cooked with turmeric and local herbs. It is often served as a side dish in Khasi cuisine.

Cuisines

Meghalayan

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

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

Ingredients

Sticky Rice 1 cup Sticky Rice
pork belly 200 grams Pork belly , cut into small pieces
mustard oil 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Ginger 1 teaspoon Ginger , paste
Garlic 1 teaspoon Garlic , paste
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste
Bay Leaf 2 Bay Leaf
Onion 1 Onion , finely chopped
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the sticky rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan and add the bay leaves.
  3. 3 Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  4. 4 Add ginger paste, garlic paste, and sauté for a minute.
  5. 5 Add the pork belly pieces and cook until they start to brown.
  6. 6 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
  7. 7 Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan, stirring gently to mix.
  8. 8 Add water and bring it to a boil.
  9. 9 Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
  10. 10 Add the slit green chilies and let it sit covered for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

For a smokier flavor, roast the pork belly slightly before adding it to the pan.