Yak Meat Stew

Yak Meat Stew

Yak Meat Stew

Slow-cooked yak meat with dried chillies, ginger, and local herbs — a warming, high-fat stew from the Monpa highlands around Tawang, eaten through the cold winter months.

Cuisines

Arunachali

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 120 min Total: 140 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

500 grams yak meat, cut into chunks
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, minced
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 cups water
1 cup seasonal greens (e.g., spinach or mustard leaves), chopped
salt to taste
fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. 3 Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
  4. 4 Add the yak meat chunks and brown them on all sides.
  5. 5 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder.
  6. 6 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. 7 Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
  8. 8 Add the chopped seasonal greens and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. 9 Season with salt to taste.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, marinate the yak meat with spices for an hour before cooking.