Holidays & entertaining
Samay baji (Newar flattened rice platter)
A festive platter from the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley, where flattened rice, marinated meat, egg, sprouted beans and achar share one plate. It's served at festivals, ceremonies and when guests visit, everyone picking what they like.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Marinade
Achar
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Mix the meat with the turmeric, salt, lemon juice and half the ginger. Let it marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Grill the meat over high heat in the oil, 8 to 10 minutes, until golden and well cooked. Set aside.
- Make the achar: finely chop the tomato and chili, season with salt and lime, then press lightly to release some juice.
- Rinse the sprouted beans quickly in cold water, drain them and season with a pinch of salt.
- Sauté the sliced onions with the garlic and the remaining ginger until translucent, then add the cumin and garam masala.
- Arrange the flattened rice on a large plate, then the meat pieces, beans, achar, halved eggs and chopped cilantro. Serve with the lemon wedges.
Variations and tips
Vegetarian version. Replace the meat with roasted chickpeas or mushrooms sautéed with cumin.
What you can find here. Flattened rice is sold in Indian grocery stores; otherwise use coarsely crushed puffed rice.
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Original Ecomely recipe.