DRY PORK CURRY

By That Bloody Botak

 DRY PORK CURRY 


When I was running a car repair shop in Damansara Jaya, there used to be this Chinese chap fan stall that makes the best dry pork curry I've ever tasted! This is my take on that dish. 


Ingredients


 150g pork belly slices 

2 shallots 

5 small cloves of garlic 

A 1.5cm knob of ginger 

A stalk of lemongrass 

2 tablespoons meat curry powder 

Half teaspoon turmeric powder 

1 teaspoon cumin powder 

1 teaspoon fennel powder 

A piece of cinnamon stick 

3 cardamom pods

1 star anise 

A sprig of curry leaves 

3 tablespoons coconut milk 

A pinch of salt 

Water


Method 



In my manual food processor, put in the garlic, shallots and ginger and do the peranakan workout till it becomes a paste. This is very good for those with anger management issues 


Once that's done, mix it with all the spice powders 


In a hot pan with some oil, sautee the cardamom pods, star anise, curry leaves, cinnamon and lemongrass till aromatic
 

Next add the curry paste and sautee it till aromatic 


Now's the time to add the pork. Sautee it till it changes colour 

When that's done, add enough water to cover the pork and let it simmer till it becomes dry again 


Now's the time to add the coconut milk. Fry it till it's almost dry and it's ready to serve 










Tonight's dinner was a simple one.... I made black chicken soup and had the dry pork curry with chicken rice and the second last of the chili sumbat. Boy! Was that a good dinner! Enjoy, everyone, take care and stay safe!



These recipes are good for those who want to cook for one or two without going all out but still wanting to enjoy good food. Simple to prepare and tasty food every time!

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