Myanmar - Red Pork Pot Roast

Red Pork Pot Roast

Ingredients

Serving Size: 6

Ingredients

-       2 Pounds Boneless Pork -- cubed

-       2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce

-       1/2 Teaspoon Salt

-       2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil

-       1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar

-       2 Cloves Garlic -- sliced

-       1 Inch Ginger -- chopped

-       2 Cups Water

Directions

-       Marinate pork in soy sauce and salt for 1 hour.

-       Heat the oil, add the sugar and stir to dissolve and caramelize.

-       Add garlic and ginger, stir fry 2 minutes.

-       Add pork and mix well.

-       Cover pan and cook 15 minutes stirring occasionally.

-       Add water, cover and continue to cook for 45 minutes or until pork is tender and liquid is almost evaporated.

-       Serve warm.

Myanmar - Pork And Pumpkin Stew

Pork And Pumpkin Stew

Serving Size : 6

Ingredients

-       2 Pounds Boneless Pork -- 2 inch cubes

-       1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce

-       1 Teaspoon Salt 1 Tablespoon Ginger -- finely chopped

-       1 Tablespoon Garlic -- finely chopped

-       1 Medium Onion -- chopped

-       1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric

-       2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil

-       1 Teaspoon Shrimp Paste

-       2 Teaspoons Chile Flakes

-       2 Cups Water

-       1 Pound Cubed Pumpkin -- or butternut squash

Directions

-       Marinate pork with soy sauce and salt for 1 hour. In a large saucepan, place pork, marinade, ginger, garlic, onion, turmeric, oil, shrimp paste, chili flakes and 1 cup water.

-       Mix well, Bring to boil over moderate heat.

-       Cover and cook for 40 minutes.

-       Add remaining water and pumpkin.

-       Cook 15 minutes or until the pork is tender and most liquid evaporated.

-       Serve warm over white rice.

Myanmar - Burmese-Style Pork Curry

Burmese-Style Pork Curry

This is a rich flavorful curry similar to many Thai curries, but lighter, without the use of coconut milk. Serve with large steaming bowls of jasmine rice!

Ingredients

-       1/4 cup peeled slivered fresh ginger

-       1 1/2 lbs country-style boneless pork ribs, cut into 1-inch cubes

-       2 tablespoons red curry paste

-       1/4 cup light brown sugar

-       2 1/2 cups water

-       2 teaspoons ground turmeric

-       1 tablespoon soy sauce

-       1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots

-       2 tablespoons minced garlic

-       1/4 cup fresh lime juice

-       6 servings

-       1 hour 20 minutes 15 mins prep

Directions

-       Place the ginger in a small bowl with 1/3 cup of hot water and set aside until needed.

-       Cook the pork with the curry paste and brown sugar in a large deep skillet, stirring to coat meat, for about 15 minutes, until pork is nicely browned.

-       Meanwhile, mix the turmeric, and soy sauce into the water and add to the pork.

-       Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until meat is tender and sauce has thickened, about 45 minutes.

-       Add the ginger (with its water), the shallots, garlic, and lime juice.

-       Simmer for 5-7 more minutes, allowing the flavors to blend through.

-       Check seasoning, adding more sugar, lime juice, or even a little salt, if necessary.

-       Serve at once with steamed jasmine rice.