Kewa Phagsha (Spicy Pork with Potatoes)

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Kewa Phagsha (Spicy Pork with Potatoes)

Kewa Phagsha (Spicy Pork with Potatoes) is a traditional Bhutanese recipe for a classic stew of pork and potatoes in a chilli, garlic and ginger sauce. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Bhutanese version of: Spicy Pork with Potatoes (Kewa Phagsha).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

40 minutes

Total Time:

60 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Curry Chilli Recipes Pork Recipes Bhutan Recipes

Ingredients:

350g pork thigh or shoulder, diced
2 potatoes, peeled and cut lengthways into about 6 strips each
3 green chillies, halved lengthways
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp hot chilli powder
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3cm piece of ginger, grated
1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
salt, to taste

Method:

Combine the pork and about 400ml water in a saucepan. Season with a little salt and bring to a boil. Cook, covered, for about 20 minutes, or until the meat is just cooked through, then add the chillies, potatoes, onion, chilli powder and oil. Return to a boil and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are 3/4 done.

Add all the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 5 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and cooked through. Serve hot.