Month: July 2017

Pork Recipe- Mangalorean Pork Bafat

I’m not sure why I have been hesitant on posting pork bafat recipe. Mostly because its commonly prepared by Mangaloreans, and I believe most people would know how to prepare it as it is a favorite among all Mangaloreans. However, some have their own special recipe so I thought of sharing this recipe my mom’s way and it’s always a great start to a new dish.

This recipe has been passed down for generations. Some call it pork bafat others Pork curry, and we at home call it “DUKRA MAAS” in konkani (Dukor – Pig  and Mass – Meat). You must have noticed while browsing through my posts some recipes call for Bafat powder. It is a ready-made powder which I got along with me to Singapore. Being brought up in Mangalore its a traditional Sunday ritual prepared by Catholics with its main features being the combination of vinegar and pork often served with a ‘pao’ (Idli / Dosa / Sanna) that is made from fermented rice of Konkani cuisine.

We get different types of pork meat in Singapore which is less fatty compared to the Mangalorean pork meat (best!). Hence, this pork recipe is more of a gravy than a curry. The fat imparts a great flavor to the dish which is why it must have some fat content. At home we sometimes prepare this in a claypot. As you follow through one of my posts on Claypot recipe cooking pork for longer gives it a unique taste. It gets more flavor the following day. So make sure you spare some for the next day.

Preparation time: 10 -15 minutes

Cooking time : 45 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

Cubed Pork belly and lean meat – 1 kg (500 g each), I prefer less fat. Can also include bones

Onions – 3 large, chopped into 1/2 inch size

Garlic – 1/2 pod/bulb, sliced lengthwise

Ginger –  1 inch, finely chopped

Bafat  powder – 2 tbsp

Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp

Vinegar – 2 tbsp

Salt – 1/2 tbsp

Cloves – 6 

Bay leaf  – 7 (optional), fresh if available, washed  and cut into halves

Directions

1. Cut the pork into cubes. Wash once and add it into medium deep-bottomed container. Prepare the onions, garlic and ginger.

Pork Meat | DUKRA MASS | Delicious Sweet Aroma

Ingredients for Pork | DUKRA MASS | Delicious Sweet Aroma

2. To the washed meat, add the rest of the ingredients such as: bafat powder, turmeric, vinegar, salt and cloves along with chopped onions, ginger and sliced garlic. Mix and combine together with your hands to coat spices to the meat.

If you have bay leaf you can add now. We usually have fresh ones at home in our backyard but I haven’t used it here.

Pork Recipe ingredients | Pork bafat | Delicious Sweet Aroma

3. On medium heat let the meat cook for 40 – 45 minutes covered. Check in between 2 or 3 times and mix. Water oozes out from the onions so there would be no need to add any water.

After 30 minutes, check for salt. Add if required.

Pork Recipe | Pork bafat | Delicious Sweet Aroma

4. Turn off heat when the pork has cooked. Serve with rice or bread. You can even have it as a side with beer.

Pork Recipe | DUKRA MASS or Pork bafat | Delicious Sweet Aroma

Cook’s tip:

*Do not add any water to this recipe. The onions release water as it simmers.

*If it gets too spicy add vinegar. The more the fat the more bafat powder you will need for spicing up the dish. The more leaner the meat less bafat powder is required depending on personal spice and same goes for black pepper pork.

If you wish to see related recipes hover over the recipe title and click:

Mangalorean Pancake with Pandan

Jackfruit fritters

Prawn with coconut milk

Pork Vindaloo

Black Pepper Pork

Coorgi Pork

Hope to hear your views on this recipe. Stay healthy!

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Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Beef stuffed Cabbage Rolls is an authentic family recipe. It is a delicious one-skillet supper recipe that develops more flavor the longer it sits on stove-top.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

Cabbage leaves – 12, bigger the better (rinsed) *see notes

Beef mince – 200 g 

Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp

Onions – 1 medium, chopped finely

Carrot – 40 g / Small, chopped finely

Sesame oil – 2 tbsp (optional)

Tomato sauce – 4 tbsp

Water – 1 cup

Salt

 

Directions

1. In a medium heated pan with oil, toss onions and fry for few minutes till light brown. Add chopped carrots. Fry for 3 minutes. Add it to the Beef mince, 1/4 tsp salt along with sesame oil if your using at this point.

Beef Filling | for Stuffed Cabbage rolls | Delicious Sweet Aroma

Combine together.

2. Boil water in a deep-bottomed container enough to dip the cabbage leaves along with salt. Submerge the leaves for 2-3 minutes in hot water using tongs. Remove them and soak it in cold water. Do the same with the rest of the leaves.

Cabbage leaves in hot water | Delicious Sweet Aroma

Tap dry the leaves gently and remove the thick base (the center vein) of the stem into a V-shape.

3. To roll the leaves, place inner-side up. Place a portion of beef mince with 1 cm distance to the V-cut bottom and 2 inch distance from the sides. Press gently to hold the filling.

Roll up (2), bring the edges to the center (3). Roll up again (4).

Beef Stuffed Cabbage rolls | Delicious Sweet Aroma

4. Arrange the cabbage rolls in a pot. Pour tomato sauce and 1 cup water or more sauce if you prefer. Cook on medium for 30 minutes.

Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce

Remove them with tongs and serve them with the sauce for delicious flavor.

Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce | Hungry?! That's what I made!

 

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Notes:

*Discard the outermost leaves layer-by-layer cutting the core.

*While handing the cabbage leaves be sure not to make any holes or tears.

*I used the leftover beef mince to make patties. See here>> Beef Cutlets

 

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Until my next post. Adios!! Stay healthy!

 

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Mushroom Soup

Even in this sweltering heat, one weekend evening, we went to a small local restaurant to have something very light and ordered steaming hot mushroom soup served in a paper cup. It was thick, delicious and satisfying. Since then, I wanted to try it and I finally made it.

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I bought these fresh huge mushrooms and I believe they are called as Shiitake Mushrooms which were so pretty and beautiful that couldn’t help taking pictures of it.

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Mushroom soup is easy to make and is warm, creamy, and comforting. This soup can be incredibly filling and can be easily eaten as a stand-alone meal or with a piece of crusty bread. It is also a healthy replacement of meat.

 

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Appliance Required: Blender/food processor

 

 

Ingredients

Butter – 2 tbsp

Mushrooms – 12, thinly sliced

Onions – 1 medium, thinly diced

Salt as required

Cream  – 3 tbsp , or veg stock 

Water for consistency or veg stock

 

Directions

1. Melt butter in a medium pot on medium-low heat. Add onions, fry for 2 – 3 minutes till translucent.

Onions for flavor, Mushroom soup

2. Add the mushrooms and mix. Cover and cook on medium for at least 7- 10 minutes.

Mushroom ready for cooking | How to cook by Delicious Sweet Aroma

It must be soft. Turn off heat and let it cool for a while.

Cooking Mushrooms for Soup | by Delicious Sweet Aroma

3. Put the contents in a food processor or blender with 1/2 cup of water. Process on medium speed until smooth.

Mushroom puree | Soup | by Delicious Sweet Aroma

4. Add the pureed mushroom into the same pot with cream or  1 1/2 cup vegetable stock along with some salt. It will have a slight change in color from dark to light color.

Cream for mushroom soup | Delicious

Bring to a boil by reducing heat and simmering uncovered for 3-4 minutes. Serve hot

Mushroom Soup | Easy creamy soup | Delicious Sweet Aroma

 

Note:

*I haven’t added any veg stock as I ran out of it. Hence I replaced it with water and a bit of cream for creamy flavor.

 

Do share your views on my posts or similar recipes you have tried. Love to hear from you. Have a relaxing weekend!

 

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Sweet Chilli Prawns

I know there are many ingredients that include in Sweet Chilli Prawn recipe, but not all are required. You can still prepare this recipe with few sauces like the soya sauce and tomato sauce. They are always in my pantry for delicious stir-fry dishes as these.

This dish is mildly spicy, and in order to find these ingredients, the first place I recommend is your local international food market. The key ingredient for the spice in my recipe is the red-chili paste. It can turn up the heat and can be used for any seafood recipes like fish, prawns, squids etc.

 

 

Preparation time: 15 minutes (excluding cleaning prawns)

Cooking time: 25 minutes

 

Ingredients

Large prawns – 250 g , tips & legs removed

Ginger – 1 inch, finely chopped

Garlic – 2 big. finely chopped

Onions – 1 medium, chopped

Red pepper/Bell pepper – 1, cut into 1 inch

Spring onion (whites & greens) –  1/4 cup, set aside for garnish as well

Pepper powder – 1 tsp

Red chili paste / Red chili powder – 1/2 tsp

Vinegar – 1 tsp

Salt – 1/2 tsp

Tomato sauce – 1 tbsp

Sweet chili sauce – 1 tbsp

Light soya sauce – 2 tbsp

Cornflour mixed in 1/4 cup of water

 

For Marinade:

Ginger-Garlic paste – 1 tsp

Kashmiri red chili powder – 1 tsp

Salt – 1/2 tsp

Egg – 1

Light soya sauce – 1 tbsp

Cornflour – 3 tbsp

 

Directions

1. Season the prawns with the ingredients under marinade: ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, salt, egg, soya sauce and cornflour. Mix and set aside for 15 – 30 mins.

Ingredients for Sweet Chilli Prawn marinade | Delicious Sweet aroma

In the meantime, prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Ingredients for Stir-Fry | Prawn recipe

2. Toss the prawns in a heated pan of olive oil. Stir-fry for 4-5 mins on high until they are lightly brown. Remove from and set aside in a plate.

Pan fry or stir-fry Prawn | Delicious Sweet Aroma

3. In the same pan with 1 tsp of oil. Put ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 1 min on high. Add the onions and fry till it turns translucent. Add red peppers, spring onions, pepper powder. Mix together.

Now, add all the sauces and pastes except for cornflour. Mix together and fry for 2 minutes.

Ingredients for Sweet Chilli Prawn recipe | Delicious

 

4. Add prawns and cornflour liquid. Reduce heat to medium and stir again gently to coat. Cover and cook for 2-4 minutes keeping an eye.

Stir-fry| Prawn Recipe | Delicious Sweet Aroma

Cornflour liquid for better texture | Sweet chilli Prawn

Garnish with spring onions.

Sweet Chilli Prawn Recipe | Stir-fry | by Delicious Sweet aroma

 

 

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For more seafood recipes click below:

Coconut Shrimp Fry

Flower Crab Curry

Spicy Clam Recipe

 

 

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