Cumin Spicy Pork Sauce
A bold, aromatic pork sauce loaded with warm cumin and fiery chili. Perfect tossed with noodles, spread on flatbread, or served as a flavorful topping for rice.
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This sauce brings together the smoky warmth of cumin with a pleasant kick of chili. The key is to bloom the spices in hot oil to release their full aroma before adding the meat.
Ingredients
ground pork
400g
yellow onion
1 medium, diced
garlic cloves
3, minced
vegetable oil
4 tablespoons
chili powder
2 tablespoons
ground cumin
1.5 tablespoons
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
soy sauce
2 tablespoons
salt
to taste
sugar
a pinch
Instructions
1
Prepare the aromatics
Dice the onion into small, even pieces. Mince the garlic and set aside. Have your chili powder, ground cumin, and cumin seeds mixed together in a small bowl.
2
Bloom the spices
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the spice mixture and stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant and the oil turns reddish. Be careful not to burn the spices.
3
Cook the pork
Add the ground pork to the wok, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the pork is no longer pink and the moisture has evaporated. The edges should get slightly crispy.
4
Add onion and garlic
Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and soft. The flavors will meld together.
5
Season and finish
Pour in the soy sauce, add a pinch of sugar, and season with salt to taste. Give everything a good stir and cook for another minute. The sauce should be moist but not watery. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
