The Story
A comforting Myanmar-style pork curry slowly cooked with aromatic spices and sour bamboo shoots, bringing together rich, tender meat and a tangy kick in every bite.
Instructions
- 1
Cut 1.5 lbs of pork into moderate-sized pieces and place them in a large pot.
- 2
Smashed or blend one large onion, five garlic cloves, one stem of ginger, and seven chili peppers, adjusting the amount based on your spice tolerance.
- 3
Add the blended mixture to the pot with the pork.
- 4
Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of salt, a pinch of MSG, 1 tablespoon of chicken powder, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 1/2 tablespoon of turmeric powder.
- 5
Pour in 2 tablespoons of oil and mix all the ingredients well.
- 6
Set the pot over high heat and cook until the moisture from the meat has evaporated and the pot is dry.
- 7
Reduce the heat to medium and add enough water to cover the meat.
- 8
Cook until the water has evaporated, then repeat this process twice or until the meat becomes tender.
- 9
Once the meat is soft, add sour bamboo shoots to the pot.
- 10
Adjust the taste by adding more salt or fish sauce as needed.