Manipur Tangkul Naga Pork Fat Rice Tribal Northeast Mountain

Method

1. 1

   Place the small pork fat pieces in a heavy pot over medium-low heat.

2. 2

   Render slowly for 6 to 8 minutes until most of the fat has melted and the fat pieces are golden and slightly crispy.

3. 3

   Add crushed garlic. Fry in the rendered fat 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add dried red chillies. Fry 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Add washed rice. Toss in the pork fat 2 minutes to coat each grain.

6. 6

   Add 3.5 cups water and salt. Bring to a boil. Stir once.

7. 7

   Reduce to the lowest heat. Cover tightly. Cook 18 to 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Turn off heat. Rest covered 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Fluff gently. Serve as a complete one-pot meal with any chutney or pickle.