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Dried Pork Paa Recipe | Sikkam Paa | Bhutanese Dish

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Sikkam Paa

Cultural Context

Sikkam Paa is a traditional dish from Bhutan, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. It reflects the Bhutanese appreciation for hearty, flavorful meals that highlight local ingredients, especially pork and greens. This dish showcases the balance of savory and spicy flavors typical in Bhutanese cuisine, and it has gained popularity beyond its borders, often adapted in neighboring regions.

BhutaneseBTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb pork
1 cup radish, sliced
3 dried chilies
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons garlic ginger paste
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons black soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken provides a leaner option, while tofu is a vegetarian alternative.

mustard greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more widely available, while kale offers a similar texture.

1

Cut pork into medium-sized pieces

2

Cut radish into thin slices

3

Prepare garlic ginger paste

4

Mix fish sauce, black soy sauce, oyster sauce, and oil

5

Add pork and radish to a pot

6

Add water to cover the ingredients

7

Cook until radish is tender, checking occasionally

8

Cover the pot while cooking

Cooking Techniques

marinatingboilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifespatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Sikkam PaSikkam Paa

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