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Babi Rica-rica
Babi Rica-rica
Babi Rica-rica is a delicious dish from Indonesia! It’s a traditional spicy pork dish. The term “rica-rica” refers to the cooking method, which involves stirring the meat with a variety of aromatic spices such as chili peppers, shallots, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork cut into small pieces
- 4-6 red chili peppers finely chopped (adjust according to your spice preference)
- 5 shallots finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger grated
- 3 stalks emongrass bruised
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chicken powder (optional)
- 1 cup water
- Lime wedges and fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the shallots, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. Sauté until fragrant and the shallots turn translucent.
- Add the chopped chili peppers and continue to stir-fry for a few minutes.
- Add the pork pieces to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Season with salt, sugar, and chicken powder (if using). Stir well to evenly coat the pork.
- Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 45 minutes or until the pork is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Once the pork is cooked, remove the lid and let any excess liquid evaporate, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Serve the Babi Rica-rica hot with steamed rice. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro, if desired.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 641kcal (32%)Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)Protein: 40g (80%)Fat: 48g (74%)Saturated Fat: 18g (113%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 163mg (54%)Sodium: 837mg (36%)Potassium: 872mg (25%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 445IU (9%)Vitamin C: 70mg (85%)Calcium: 55mg (6%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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