This Uru Mus Miris Badun is a classic Sri Lankan dish that delivers a punchy, devilled flavor profile to tender pork. The combination of fresh chilies, ginger, garlic, and warm spices like cardamom and cloves creates a complex, aromatic base. The addition of vinegar and chili sauce adds a tangy kick that cuts through the richness of the meat. It is a perfect example of home-style Sri Lankan cooking, offering a robust and satisfying meal. This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or roti, making it an excellent choice for a hearty dinner when you crave bold, spicy flavors.
Uru Mus Miris Badun (Devilled Pork
Description
This Uru Mus Miris Badun is a classic Sri Lankan dish that delivers a punchy, devilled flavor profile to tender pork. The combination of fresh chilies, ginger, garlic, and warm spices like cardamom and cloves creates a complex, aromatic base. The addition of vinegar and chili sauce adds a tangy kick that cuts through the richness of the meat. It is a perfect example of home-style Sri Lankan cooking, offering a robust and satisfying meal. This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or roti, making it an excellent choice for a hearty dinner when you crave bold, spicy flavors.Ingredients
Directions
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Wash the pork thoroughly and cut into 2 cm cubes.
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Slice the onion and chilies. Crush the garlic, ginger, cardamoms, and cloves together.
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Place the pork cubes in a heavy-bottomed pan.
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Cover the pork with water and add the crushed garlic, ginger, cardamoms, cloves, chili powder, vinegar, turmeric, fenugreek, and salt.
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Mix well to combine all ingredients.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
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Simmer uncovered or partially covered until the pork is tender, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
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Add the sliced onion and chilies to the pan.
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Continue cooking until the onions are soft and translucent.
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Stir in the chili sauce just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 272.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.8g25%
- Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
- Cholesterol 90.0mg30%
- Sodium 69.8mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 30.4g61%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This recipe is adapted from "A taste of Sri Lanka" by Indra Jayasekera.
For a richer sauce, you can reduce the amount of water used during the initial simmering stage.
Adjust the amount of fresh chilies and chili powder based on your preferred heat level.
Serve hot with steamed rice or roti for a traditional meal.
