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

Sukuti (Dried Meat Snack)

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

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. 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. 2

    Heat mustard oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat.

    About 1 min

  3. 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. 4

    Remove the fried beef from the pan and set aside, leaving the oil in the pan.

  5. 5

    Add the yellow onion to the same pan and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.

    About 5 min

  6. 6

    Stir in the ginger garlic paste and green chili, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

    About 1 min

  7. 7

    Add the chopped tomato, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.

  8. 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. 9

    Return the fried beef to the pan and mix well to coat with the spice mixture.

    About 2 min

  10. 10

    Stir in the garam masala and cook for a final 2 minutes.

    About 2 min

  11. 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

Storage

Store leftover sukuti in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a pan over medium heat until warmed through, or microwave in short bursts.

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