2023 Feb 6
Some savoury Pork Bistek is just what you’re missing to elevate your lunch or to pair as a bite to go with your drink.
Here’s how you make it!
Ingredients:
Pork 500 g
Salt 1 ¾ tsp
Pepper 1 ¼ tsp
Turmeric 1/2 tsp
Vinegar 1 1/2 tsp
Cinnamon ¾ inch
Oil 1 tsp
Cloves + Cardamom 3 nos
Green Chilli 6 nos
Capsicum 2 nos
Curry Leaves + Rampe
Ginger + Garlic 1 1/2 tsp
Big Onion 1 large
Method:
In a cooking pot, start by combining the pork with salt, pepper, turmeric, vinegar and cinnamon.
Next, add water till the pork is submerged, and let it simmer.
Take the pot off the heat once the water has evaporated.
To a separate pot, add oil, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon and give it a stir.
Add in green chillies, capsicums, curry leaves, rampe, chopped ginger and garlic, and mix well.
Add sliced onion along with salt and pepper to taste.
Finally, add the cooked pork in to the pot and give it a good toss to combine. Enjoy!
Aunty D. is a full-time mom working a little magic in the kitchen whenever she’s got time on her hands. She brings to you easy and fast recipes with a twist of Sri Lankan spices and cooking techniques. Get Cooking!