Pork with Bamboo Shoot

Quick Info

• Prep: 20 mins
• Cook: 60 mins
• Servings: 5

Ingredient Substitutes

• Pork ? Chicken
• Bamboo shoot ? Mushroom

Ingredients

• 1 kg pork belly, cut into chunks
• 200g fermented bamboo shoot
• 4-5 green chilies, slit
• 1 medium onion, chopped (optional)
• 1 tbsp mustard oil
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups water

Instructions

1. Wash pork pieces and boil with turmeric and salt until half cooked.
2. Add fermented bamboo shoot and green chilies.
3. Pour water and cook slowly until pork becomes tender.
4. Stir occasionally; let natural fat release and blend with bamboo shoot.
5. Garnish with green chilies and serve hot.

Tips & Variations

Use pork belly for richer taste | Fermented bamboo shoot gives authentic flavor | Cook slowly for smoky aroma | Do not overspice - simplicity is key | Tastes best next day after flavors mature

You will love it

Pork with Bamboo Shoot is a much-loved dish among assamese tribal communities, particularly in the hill regions and border areas near Nagaland. This dish highlights the natural flavors of pork, cooked slowly with fermented bamboo shoots, green chilies, and salt, without heavy spices. The smoky aroma of bamboo shoot pairs perfectly with fatty pork, making it a rustic and hearty delicacy. Traditionally cooked over wood fire, it is served with plain steamed rice and local greens.

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