Boiled pork with mustard leaves
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A simple Naga stew of pork, mustard greens, ginger and chilli, light and full of flavour.
Region: NagalandOccasion: Everyday mealTime: 50 minServes: 4Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
- 500 g pork, in pieces
- 1 bunch mustard leaves, chopped
- 1 inch ginger, crushed
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 king chilli or 3 green chillies
- Salt to taste
Method
- Put the pork, ginger, garlic, chilli and salt in a pot with 3 cups water.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 35 minutes until the pork is tender.
- Add the mustard leaves and cook 5 minutes until they wilt and soften.
- Serve the meat, greens and broth with rice.
History
Boiling rather than frying is the usual Naga way of cooking, keeping meat and vegetables simple and close to their natural taste.
Significance
This stew is a common family meal in winter, when mustard greens are plentiful in kitchen gardens.