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
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1 cup | Sticky Rice |
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200 grams | Pork belly , cut into small pieces |
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1 tablespoon | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Ginger , paste |
|
1 teaspoon | Garlic , paste |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 | Bay Leaf |
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1 | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the sticky rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan and add the bay leaves.
- 3 Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- 4 Add ginger paste, garlic paste, and sauté for a minute.
- 5 Add the pork belly pieces and cook until they start to brown.
- 6 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- 7 Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan, stirring gently to mix.
- 8 Add water and bring it to a boil.
- 9 Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
- 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.