Phaksapa
A traditional pork dish cooked with radish and dried chilies, offering a spicy and savory flavor.
Cuisines
Arunachali
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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250 grams | Pork belly |
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1 tablespoon | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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2 cups | Water |
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1 | Tomato , large, chopped |
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1 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 | Ginger , 1-inch piece, sliced |
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2 cloves | Garlic , sliced |
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1 bunch | Spinach , roughly chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Cut the pork belly into medium-sized pieces.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pot over medium heat.
- 3 Add the pork pieces and sauté until they start to brown.
- 4 Add salt and turmeric powder, stirring to coat the pork evenly.
- 5 Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
- 6 Add the chopped tomato, green chili, ginger, and garlic to the pot.
- 7 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
- 8 Add the chopped spinach or local greens to the pot.
- 9 Cook for another 5-10 minutes until the greens are wilted and tender.
- 10 Adjust seasoning with more salt if necessary and serve hot.
Tips
For a smokier flavor, you can char the pork slightly before adding water.