Gyapa Khazi
An authentic non-vegetarian recipe from Arunachal Pradesh, India
Cook Time
50 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
MediumCategory
Non-VegetarianIngredients
For 4 servings
600g Pork (with fat, bone-in)
300g Sticky rice (glutinous rice)
150g Onions
6piece Garlic cloves
20g Fresh ginger
4piece Green chillies
3piece Dried red chillies
3g Turmeric powder
30ml Mustard oil
10g Salt
500ml Water
20g Fresh coriander leaves
12 ingredients needed
💡 Pro Tip: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking for a smooth preparation process.
Cooking Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare this authentic dish
Wash the sticky rice and soak in water for 2 hours. Drain and steam in a bamboo steamer or regular steamer for 25–30 minutes until cooked. Fluff and set aside.
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Cut the pork into medium chunks. Marinate with turmeric, salt, and half the minced garlic for 20 minutes.
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Heat mustard oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the pork pieces and sear on all sides until browned, about 8 minutes.
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Add sliced onions and fry with the pork until the onions soften and turn golden.
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Add the remaining garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chillies. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
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Add dried red chillies and stir for 30 seconds.
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Pour in water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 25–30 minutes until the pork is tender and the broth is flavorful.
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Taste and adjust salt. The broth should be light and clear with a gentle heat from the chillies.
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Serve the pork curry alongside the steamed sticky rice, or place the rice in a bowl and ladle the pork and broth over it.
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Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
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Chef's Tips
Gyapa Khazi is a traditional Nyishi tribal dish — the combination of sticky rice and pork is central to Arunachali cuisine.
Pork with fat is preferred as it keeps the meat moist and adds richness to the broth.
Sticky rice is eaten by hand in the traditional style — roll a small ball and dip into the pork curry.
The dish is intentionally simple and lightly spiced to let the natural pork flavor shine through.
About This Dish
Gyapa Khazi is a traditional non-vegetarian dish from Arunachal Pradesh, India. This authentic recipe provides exact measurements for cooking 4 servings.
- Gyapa Khazi is a traditional Nyishi tribal dish — the combination of sticky rice and pork is central to Arunachali cuisine. - Pork with fat is preferred as it keeps the meat moist and adds richness to the broth. - Sticky rice is eaten by hand in the traditional style — roll a small ball and dip into the pork curry. - The dish is intentionally simple and lightly spiced to let the natural pork flavor shine through.
Category
Non-Vegetarian
Cook Time
50 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium