Deviled pork is a famous Sri Lankan dish packed with flavour and spice. This dish is made by marinating tender pork pieces in a mixture of spices and pan-frying until they are crispy and golden brown. The resulting dish is both savoury and spicy, with a hint of sweetness from adding sugar or honey.
To make Sri Lankan-style deviled pork, you will need key ingredients, including pork (cut into bite-sized pieces), garlic, ginger, chilli flakes, curry leaves, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and salt. To start, you must marinate the pork in a mixture of garlic, ginger, chilli flakes, curry leaves, soy sauce, and salt for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).
Once the pork is marinated, you can cook it by frying it until it is golden brown and crispy outside. Then, add the ketchup, vinegar, and sugar to the pan and stir until the sauce is thick and sticky. Finally, add a few more curry leaves for extra flavour and serve hot with rice or naan bread.
This Sri Lankan-style deviled pork recipe is easy to make and is sure to impress your family and friends. So why not give it a try and spice up your dinner tonight?
Ingredients:
- 500g pork, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 3-4 green chillies, sliced
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon chilli sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes (adjust according to your spice preference)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Sri Lankan roasted curry powder (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Cooking oil
- Chopped spring onions for garnish
Instructions:
- Marinate the Pork:
- Mix the pork pieces in a bowl with soy sauce, oyster sauce, tomato ketchup, chilli sauce, sugar, black pepper powder, red chilli flakes, turmeric powder, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Pork:
- Heat a pan or wok over medium heat. Add a couple of tablespoons of cooking oil.
- Add the marinated pork to the pan and cook until the pork is browned and cooked through. Remove the cooked pork from the pan and set it aside.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Add sliced onions and green chillies. Sauté until the onions are golden brown.
- Combine Everything:
- Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- Return the cooked pork to the pan and mix well with the onions and chillies.
- Final Touch:
- Add Sri Lankan roasted curry powder (if using) for an extra layer of flavour.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with chopped spring onions.
- Serve the devilled pork hot with steamed rice or your favourite bread.
Feel taste
When making Sri Lankan Devilled Pork, it’s important to remember that the spice levels can be adjusted according to your preference. Feel free to add more or less spice to the dish if you prefer it mild or extra hot. Also, I suggest adding extra colour and texture to the dish. In that case, consider adding additional vegetables such as bell peppers or carrots. This will enhance the visual appeal of the dish and add some extra nutritional value. So go ahead and experiment with the recipe until you find the perfect balance of spice and flavour that suits your taste buds. And most importantly, remember to enjoy your delicious Sri Lankan Devilled Pork!
