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Burmese Pork Curry (Wet Thar Hin)

A rich and savory pork curry with potatoes and a blend of Burmese spices. This gluten-free version uses tamari instead of soy sauce.

85m4 servings
Contains soyContains fish
600 cal|45g protein|30g carbs|35g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Pork Shoulder
  • about 450 g Potatoes
  • 1 large Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 5.08 cm Ginger
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Chili Powder
  • 2 tbsp Tamari
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the about 680 g Pork Shoulder into 2.54 cm cubes. Peel the about 450 g Potatoes and cut them into 2.54 cm cubes.
  2. 2In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil over medium heat, about 175°C.
  3. 3Add the large Onion, 4 cloves Garlic, and 5.08 cm Ginger to the pot. Cook, stirring often, for 5-7 minutes, or until the onion is softened and the mixture is fragrant.
  4. 4Stir in the 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Paprika, and 0.5 tsp Chili Powder. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
  5. 5Add the cubed Pork Shoulder and cubed Potatoes to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the pork is browned on all sides.
  6. 6Pour in the 2 tbsp Tamari and 1 tbsp Fish Sauce. Add the 2 Bay Leaves. Stir to combine everything in the pot.
  7. 7Add enough water to just cover the pork and potatoes. Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 93°C. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the pork is very tender when pierced with a fork. Check after 1 hour and add a little more water if it looks too dry.
  8. 8Remove and discard the 2 Bay Leaves. Serve the Burmese Pork Curry hot.

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