SnackSide Dish

Sukuti Fry

Name: Sukuti Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: nepali
Ingredients: 250 g dried meat cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 tbsp mustard oil; 1 pcs yellow onion thinly sliced; 4 clove garlic minced; 1 tbsp ginger grated; 2 pcs green chili slit lengthwise; 1 pcs tomato chopped; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 0.5 tsp turmeric powder; 0.5 tsp red chili powder; 0.5 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh coriander chopped

This traditional Nepali snack features dried meat, typically buffalo or goat, stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices. It's known for its robust, savory flavor and chewy texture. A perfect accompaniment to drinks or as a flavorful side dish.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 40 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 335 kcal

Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain mustard. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

250 gdried meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tbspmustard oil
1 pcsyellow onion, thinly sliced
4 clovegarlic, minced
1 tbspginger, grated
2 pcsgreen chili, slit lengthwise
1 pcstomato, chopped
1 tspcumin powder
1 tspcoriander powder
0.5 tspturmeric powder
0.5 tspred chili powder
0.5 tspgaram masala
1 tspsalt

garnish

2 tbspfresh coriander, chopped

Equipment

wok · large pan · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
If your dried meat is very hard, boil it in water for 10-15 minutes until slightly tender, then drain and pat dry. Skip this step if it's already pliable.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Boiling helps rehydrate and tenderize the dried meat for a better texture.
2
Heat mustard oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke. Reduce heat slightly.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Heating mustard oil to its smoke point helps mellow its pungent flavor.
3
Add the dried meat pieces to the hot oil and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until they are slightly crispy and browned.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the meat pieces are in a single layer for even browning.
4
Remove the fried meat from the pan and set aside, leaving the oil in the pan.
About 1 min
5
Add the yellow onion to the same pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
About 4 min
6
Stir in the garlic, ginger, and green chili. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
7
Add the chopped tomato and cook for 3-5 minutes, mashing it with your spoon, until it breaks down and forms a saucy consistency.
About 5 min
8
Stir in the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Toasting spices enhances their flavor.
9
Return the fried dried meat to the pan with the spices and vegetables. Mix well to coat the meat evenly.
About 1 min
10
Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
About 3 min
11
Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Per serving

Nutrition

30%Score

Calories: 335.3kcal
Protein: 29.8g
Carbs: 9.5g
Fat: 13.8g
Fibre: 2.1g
Sugar: 3.7g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover sukuti fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a pan over medium heat or in a microwave until warmed through.