Incredibly Delicious Sri Lankan Black Pork Curry!

Sri Lankan Black Pork Curry
As the festive season approaches, why not spice things up with a bold and fragrant Sri Lankan Black Pork Curry? This dish offers a delightful blend of spices and tender pork ribs, making it an exotic centerpiece for any celebration.

Ingredients

🐖 1kg Pork Ribs e.g., from Your Local Butcher
🌿 100g Tamarind e.g., Natco
🧈 100g Ghee e.g., Pure Foods
🧅 1 Red Onion, finely chopped
🧄 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
🍠 Thumb-sized piece of Ginger, minced
🌶️ 2 Bird’s Eye Chillis, sliced
🌿 Handful of Fresh Curry Leaves
🍂 1 Stick of Cinnamon
⭐ 3 Star Anise e.g., Rajah
🍃 2 Pandan Leaves
🥥 400ml Coconut Cream e.g., Nature’s Charm
💧 Enough Water to cover the ribs
🌶️ Thinly sliced Red Chilli for garnish
🌿 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds
🌿 3 tsp Fennel Seeds
🍚 3 tsp Basmati Rice
🌾 2 tsp Brown Mustard Seeds
🌶️ 1 tsp Black Peppercorns
🌿 5 Cardamom Pods
🍂 1 Cinnamon Stick
🌺 4 Cloves
🌶️ 1 tbsp Chilli Powder

Instructions

1- Prep the Spices:

• In a dry frying pan over medium heat, toast the cinnamon stick, fennel seeds, basmati rice, brown mustard seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, cardamom pods, and coriander seeds until fragrant.
• Immediately transfer to a small bowl.

2- Grind Spices:

• Use a Ninja food processor to grind the toasted spices along with the chilli powder until fine.

3- Prepare Aromatics:

• Chop the red onion, mince the garlic, and ginger.
• Slice the bird's eye chillies.

4- Sauté Aromatics:

• Heat ghee in a large oven-safe pan.
• Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
• Add ginger and chillies, stirring until fragrant.

5- Cook Pork:

• Add pork ribs to the pan, coating with spice mix.
• Add star anise, cinnamon quills, and knotted pandan leaves.
• Stir in tamarind paste, coconut cream, and enough water to cover the ribs.

6- Braise in Oven:

• Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
• Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes until pork is tender.

7- Finish Sauce:

• Remove pork from the pan.
• Simmer sauce on hob, adjusting sweetness with sugar, if needed.

8- Temper Curry Leaves:

• In a small pan, heat oil until shimmering.
• Add curry leaves, careful of splatter, swirling for flavor.

9- Serve:

• Place pork ribs in a serving bowl, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with tempered curry leaves and fresh chilli slices.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 480kcal
Proteins: 35g
Fats: 30g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Equipment:
Ninja Food Processor
Large Stainless Steel Oven-safe Pan or Dutch Oven
Non-Stick Frying Pan
Wooden Spatula
Small Saucepan
Metal Cooling Rack

Cooking Tips

• Always monitor spices while toasting to avoid burning.
• Grind spices to a fine powder to enhance flavor.
• Red onions add a sweet contrast, preferred over white onions.
• Tempering curry leaves adds a fresh, crispy garnish.

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Sri Lankan Black Pork Curry

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