Dohkhlieh
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A Khasi salad of boiled pork mixed with raw onion, ginger and green chilli.
Region: Meghalaya (Khasi Hills)Occasion: Side dish with jadoh; snacksTime: 40 minServes: 4Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
- 400 g pork head meat or pork with some fat
- Salt to taste
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
- 3 green chillies, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime (optional)
- A handful of coriander leaves (optional)
Method
- Boil the pork in salted water until tender, about 30 minutes.
- Drain and cool, then chop into small pieces.
- Mix the pork with onion, ginger, green chillies and salt.
- Add lime juice and coriander if you like, toss well and serve at room temperature.
History
Doh means meat and khlieh means head in Khasi; the dish was traditionally made with the meat of a pig’s head.
Significance
Dohkhlieh is a common side dish with jadoh and a favourite at gatherings.