Jastem
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Rice cooked with turmeric, ginger and onion until golden, a simple Khasi rice dish.
Region: Meghalaya (Khasi Hills)Occasion: Everyday mealsTime: 30 minServes: 4Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups local rice, washed
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp ginger, chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric (Lakadong turmeric if available)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
- 4 cups water
Method
- Heat oil and fry the onion and ginger until soft.
- Add bay leaves and turmeric and stir for a few seconds.
- Add the rice and stir until each grain is yellow.
- Add water and salt, cover and cook on low heat until the rice is soft.
- Serve with meat or fish curries and chutney.
History
Ja means rice in Khasi. Turmeric grown in the Jaintia and Khasi Hills gives the dish its colour.
Significance
Jastem is a lighter, meatless alternative to jadoh and goes with many dishes.