Bhutanese Pork Stew (phaksha Tshoem)

Bhutanese Pork Stew, also known as Phaksha Tshoem, is a traditional dish from Bhutan that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for warming up on a cold day.

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Bhutanese Pork Stew (phaksha Tshoem)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork, cubed
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 green chilies, sliced
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the cubed pork and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, green chilies, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in the water and bring the stew to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until the pork is tender.
  6. Add the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Cooking pot Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Bhutanese Pork Stew with steamed rice or traditional Bhutanese red rice for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a splash of Bhutanese red rice vinegar to the stew before serving.

Cost

$15