Khorisa
Veg
Vegan
Fermented bamboo shoot pickle — shredded bamboo shoots fermented in their own liquid until sour and pungent, used as a condiment or cooked into tengas and fish curries.
Cuisines
Manipuri
Arunachali
Assamese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Bamboo Shoot , fermented |
|
200 grams | Pork , cut into small pieces |
|
1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
|
2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
|
1 inch | Ginger , minced |
|
2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 tablespoon | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
|
— | Salt , to taste |
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1 cup | Water |
Instructions
- 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
- 3 Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute.
- 4 Add the pork pieces and cook until they start to brown.
- 5 Stir in the turmeric powder and salt.
- 6 Add the fermented bamboo shoot (khorisa) and mix well with the pork.
- 7 Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
- 8 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the pork is tender.
- 9 Add the slit green chilies and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 10 Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.
Tips
For a more intense flavor, allow the dish to sit for a few hours before serving.