Sukuti (Dried Meat Snack)
Sukuti is a traditional Nepali snack made from dried meat, typically buffalo or goat, rehydrated and cooked with a flavorful blend of spices and vegetables. This recipe uses beef for a readily available alternative, creating a chewy and spicy snack perfect for sharing.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 172 kcal
Allergen information: may contain mustard. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 200 gdried beef, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
- 1 pcsyellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pcstomato, chopped
- 1 tbspginger garlic paste
- 2 pcsgreen chili, slit lengthwise
- 0.5 tspcumin powder
- 0.5 tspcoriander powder
- 0.25 tspturmeric powder
- 0.5 tspred chili powder
- 0.5 tspgaram masala
- 2 tbspmustard oil
- 0.5 tspsalt
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh coriander, chopped
Equipment
wok · large pan
The method
Step by step
- 1
Soak the dried beef in hot water for at least 30 minutes to rehydrate; drain well and pat dry.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Soaking longer can make the meat more tender.
- 2
Heat mustard oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the rehydrated dried beef to the hot oil and fry until slightly crispy and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the beef is dry before frying to prevent splattering and achieve a better crisp.
- 4
Remove the fried beef from the pan and set aside, leaving the oil in the pan.
- 5
Add the yellow onion to the same pan and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
About 5 min
- 6
Stir in the ginger garlic paste and green chili, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
- 7
Add the chopped tomato, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- 8
Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the oil separates, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: A well-cooked masala base is key for flavor.
- 9
Return the fried beef to the pan and mix well to coat with the spice mixture.
About 2 min
- 10
Stir in the garam masala and cook for a final 2 minutes.
About 2 min
- 11
Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 172kcal
- Protein
- 17.4g
- Carbs
- 6.5g
- Fat
- 8.9g
- Fibre
- 1.6g
- Sugar
- 3.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover sukuti in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a pan over medium heat until warmed through, or microwave in short bursts.
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