Khasi Pork Stir-fry

Khasi Pork Stir-fry

Khasi Pork Stir-fry

A quick and flavorful stir-fry made with pork, onions, and a blend of local spices, perfect for a hearty meal.

Cuisines

Meghalayan

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

pork belly 500 grams Pork belly
mustard oil 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
Onion 1 Onion , sliced
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , minced
Green Chili 2 pieces Green Chili , slit
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
black pepper powder 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 1 handful Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat until it starts to smoke.
  3. 3 Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  4. 4 Add the minced garlic, ginger, and slit green chilies, and sauté for another minute.
  5. 5 Add the pork pieces to the pan and stir-fry until they are browned on all sides.
  6. 6 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, black pepper powder, and salt over the pork and mix well.
  7. 7 Pour in the water, cover the pan, and let it simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
  8. 8 Remove the lid and cook on high heat to evaporate any excess liquid, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a more authentic flavor, use smoked pork if available.