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Hsaw hsaw (pork curry with tamarind)

A slow-cooked pork curry, soured with tamarind and fragrant with garlic and chili. A Burmese family staple, served with rice and a bowl of raw vegetables.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onions, garlic and ginger, then blend the dried chilies with a little water.
  2. Heat the oil in a casserole and fry the onions for 5 minutes until golden.
  3. Add the garlic, ginger and chili paste, then fry for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the pork pieces and brown them on all sides, about 8 minutes.
  5. Stir in the turmeric, paprika, shrimp paste and the tamarind loosened in a little water.
  6. Cover with water, bring to the boil, then simmer covered over low heat for 45 minutes, until the meat is tender.
  7. Adjust the salt, sprinkle with coriander and serve hot.

Variations and tips

With chicken. Replace the pork with chicken and reduce the cooking time to 30 minutes.

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