Mizoram Vawksa Chhum Smoked Pork Vegetable Stir Fry Mizo

Method

1. 1

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wide pan or wok on medium-high.

2. 2

   Add thinly sliced garlic — fry 30 seconds until golden.

3. 3

   Add ginger and sliced green chillies. Stir 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add the sliced smoked pork pieces. Stir-fry on high heat for 2 minutes — the smoked pork releases its fat and smoky aroma into the oil.

5. 5

   Add harder vegetables first (flat beans, pumpkin).

6. 6

   Add turmeric. Toss on high heat 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Add remaining vegetables (cabbage, spring onion).

8. 8

   Toss on high heat 3 to 4 minutes until all vegetables are cooked through with slight crunch.

9. 9

   Taste before adding salt — the smoked pork provides significant saltiness.

10. 10

    Garnish with fresh spring onion. Serve with steamed rice.