सारपटेल – Sorpotel

Goan spicy pork dish infused with vinegar and spices.

Ingredients

• 1 kg pork belly
• 50 ml vinegar
• 6 cloves
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 2 inch ginger
• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 large onion
• 3 tbsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• to taste salt
• 10 peppercorns

Method

1. Boil pork with salt and turmeric. Cool, then dice.
2. Make a paste with ginger, garlic, and spices.
3. Sauté chopped onions till golden brown.
4. Add diced pork and spice paste. Cook for 15 min.
5. Pour vinegar and simmer until meat absorbs flavors.

Chef's tips

• Allow the flavors to meld overnight.
• Adjust vinegar according to taste.