Kargyong

Kargyong

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. 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. 2 In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and gradually add water to form a stiff dough.
  3. 3 Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a thin sheet.
  4. 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. 5 Bring a pot of water to a boil and place a steamer basket over it.
  6. 6 Arrange the Kargyong rolls in the steamer basket and cover with a lid.
  7. 7 Steam the Kargyong for about 30 minutes or until the meat is cooked through and the dough is firm.
  8. 8 Remove from the steamer and let it cool slightly before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
  9. 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.