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Posted on Mon 23rd December 2024

Sri Lankan Black Pork Curry!

Why not mix things up a little bit at Christmas time with a wonderfully spiced and delicious Sri Lankan black pork curry recipe?

Cuisine

Southeast Asian

Time

2 hours

Servings

2-3

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Ingredients

Spice Mix:

  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tbsp basmati rice
  • 1 tsp brown mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 3–4 cloves
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)

For the Curry:

  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, chopped
  • 2 red chilies (adjust to taste), chopped
  • 1 rack of pork ribs, separated
  • 2 tbsp ghee (or oil)
  • 6–7 fresh curry leaves (or dried if unavailable)
  • 3 star anise
  • 2 small cinnamon quills
  • 2 pandan leaves, tied in a knot
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1 cup thick coconut cream (or coconut milk)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1–2 tsp sugar (to balance flavours)

Method

Preparation

Toast all the spices (cinnamon, fennel seeds, basmati rice, mustard seeds, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, coriander seeds) in a dry pan over medium heat until aromatic.Remove from heat and grind into a fine powder using a spice grinder or food processor. Add chili powder and set aside.

Cooking

  1. Sauté the Aromatics:

    • Heat ghee in a large pan or Dutch oven. Add the chopped red onion and garlic. Sauté until softened and translucent.
    • Add the ginger and red chilies. Cook for another minute.
  2. Add the Pork Ribs:

    • Stir in the prepared spice mix and toss to coat the onions and ribs evenly. If the mixture starts to stick, add a splash of water.
  3. Layer the Flavors:

    • Add the curry leaves, star anise, cinnamon quills, pandan leaves, and tamarind paste. Stir well.
    • Pour in the coconut cream and water. Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Cook the Curry:

    • Cover the pan and transfer it to a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F). Bake for about 1.5 hours or until the ribs are tender and falling off the bone.
  5. Adjust the Seasoning:

    • Remove the ribs from the pan and taste the curry sauce. Add sugar as needed to balance the flavors.
  6. Serve:

    • Return the ribs to the sauce, mix well, and serve hot with steamed rice.

How to cook Sri Lankan Black Pork Curry!