Authentic Goan Pork Sorpotel with Warm Sannas
Experience the bold, fiery flavors of Goa with this traditional, slow-cooked pork delicacy. Infused with a rich paste of roasted spices and vinegar, it pairs perfectly with spongy steamed rice cakes.
120min
Total Time
4
Servings
Goan
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Boil the cubed pork with a little salt and water until tender, then drain and set aside.
2
Dry roast the cumin, peppercorns, cloves, and cinnamon until fragrant, then grind with Kashmiri chilies, garlic, ginger, and coconut vinegar into a smooth paste.
3
Heat oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onions until golden brown.
4
Add the ground spice paste and fry well until the oil separates from the masala.
5
Add the cooked pork pieces to the pan and mix thoroughly to coat them with the masala.
6
Pour in a cup of water, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 30 minutes so the flavors meld together.
7
Adjust salt, turn off the heat, and let it rest before serving warm with traditional sannas.
Ingredients
500g pork belly and shoulder, cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons Goan coconut vinegar
10 dried Kashmiri red chilies
8 cloves of garlic
1-inch piece of ginger
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
6 cloves
1-inch cinnamon stick
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons oil or ghee
Salt to taste
1 cup water
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.