Kargyong
A traditional Ladakhi sausage made from local meats and spices, usually enjoyed as a hearty snack or part of a meal.
Cuisines
Ladakhi
Best for
Snacks
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 250 grams | ground meat (yak, beef, or mutton) |
| 1 cup | all-purpose flour |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 teaspoon | ground cumin |
| 1 teaspoon | ground coriander |
| 1 teaspoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 1 | onion, finely chopped |
| 1 | green chili, finely chopped |
| — | water as needed |
Instructions
- 1 In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, salt, ground cumin, ground coriander, ginger-garlic paste, chopped onion, and green chili. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- 2 In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and gradually add water to form a stiff dough.
- 3 Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a thin sheet.
- 4 Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each dough sheet and roll it up tightly, sealing the edges with a little water.
- 5 Bring a pot of water to a boil and place a steamer basket over it.
- 6 Arrange the Kargyong rolls in the steamer basket and cover with a lid.
- 7 Steam the Kargyong for about 30 minutes or until the meat is cooked through and the dough is firm.
- 8 Remove from the steamer and let it cool slightly before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- 9 Serve warm with a side of chili sauce or chutney.
Tips
Ensure the dough is rolled thinly to allow even cooking of the meat filling.