Manipur Tangkul Naga Pork Fat Rice Tribal Northeast Mountain

Ingredients

• 2 cups rice — washed
• 100g pork belly fat trimmings — cut small
• 3 dried red chillies
• 4 garlic cloves — crushed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3.5 cups water

Method

1. Place the small pork fat pieces in a heavy pot over medium-low heat.
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. Add crushed garlic. Fry in the rendered fat 1 minute.
4. Add dried red chillies. Fry 30 seconds.
5. Add washed rice. Toss in the pork fat 2 minutes to coat each grain.
6. Add 3.5 cups water and salt. Bring to a boil. Stir once.
7. Reduce to the lowest heat. Cover tightly. Cook 18 to 20 minutes.
8. Turn off heat. Rest covered 5 minutes.
9. Fluff gently. Serve as a complete one-pot meal with any chutney or pickle.