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Pork curry is a luxurious Burmese dish that is typically served with rice and sour salads, in special occasions like weddings and novitiation ceremonies.

Pork Curry

lb organic pork butt

½ large yellow onion (, diced)

garlic (, minced)

Thai chilies (, minced)

turmeric

paprika

chili powder

cumin

brown sugar

cinnamon

fish sauce

russet potato (,

Marinate the pork cubes with 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Let the meat marinate in the room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 300 F (150˚C).

In a Dutch oven, heat up the oil and sauté onions, garlic, and chilies under medium to high heat until the onion pieces begin to lose their opacity, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Add paprika, cumin, cinnamon stick and the rest of the turmeric powder and cook under medium heat until the spices become fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Add in the marinated pork, turn up the heat to high, and brown the meat thoroughly for about 5 minutes. Add in water until it generously covers all the pork pieces.

Clamp the lid of the Dutch oven, and put it in the oven for 1 hour.

After an hour, add in potato rings, and put it back in the oven uncovered for another 1 hour.

After two-hour total of cooking time, most of the water will be evaporated, and you will see gorgeous magenta-tinged oil floating among the meat cubes. If you see potatoes disintegrating, please remain calm. It is actually a good omen since it will seep into the gravy, making it luscious and thick.

If you wish your gravy to be thicker, move the Dutch oven over the stovetop and simmer for additional 15 minutes. If you prefer thinner gravy, add in water until the gravy consistency matches your palate. I personally like to garnish mine with ample amount of cilantro, and serve with white rice.

Lahpet thoke is a delicious traditional Burmese salad prepared with fermented tea leaves that features a unique earthy and tangy flavor.

Lahpet Thoke (Pickled or Fermented Tea Leaves)

green tea leaves

cabbage

scallions (finely chopped)

cilantro (coriander leaf) (finely chopped)

(1-inch) piece ginger (, peeled and finely chopped)

garlic (, crushed)

½ Thai chili pepper (, finely chopped (optional))

limes

vegetable oil

tea leaves (lahpet) (, drained from oil)

sesame seeds

peanuts

garlic

peas

tomato (, sliced in thin wedges)

shrimp

lime

sugar

garlic oil

Infuse the dried green tea leaves in hot water for 10 minutes.

Discard the liquid (or drink it), and cover tea leaves with lukewarm water. Drain and press on the leaves thoroughly to get rid of bitter juices. Repeat this step two more times.

After discarding the liquid again, add cold water, and let the leaves soak for at least 2 hours (or overnight).

Drain out excess liquid thoroughly by squeezing the leaves one handful at a time. Then, finely chopped the leaves in a blender or food processor.

Mix the drained chopped tea leaves with shredded cabbage, cilantro, scallions, as well as ginger, garlic, and Thai chili (optional).

Finally, sprinkle lime zest, pour in lime juice, and mix well.

Place the mixture in a glass or earthenware container and cover tightly.

Let the mixture ferment at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.

Add 1 cup (250ml) of vegetable oil to the fermented tea leaves to preserve them.

Lahpet (Pickled or Fermented Tea Leaves)

Mix all the ingredients but the garlic oil thoroughly.

Drizzle with garlic oil to finish.

Lahpet Thoke (Fermented Tea Leaf Salad)

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