Indian
Sorpotel
“An intoxicatingly tangy and spicy pork stew, Sorpotel melds vinegar and feni to create a dish that ages beautifully over time.”
Pork
Pork Liver
Vinegar
Kashmiri Chili
Cumin Seed
CinnamonHard24 hours
Where it comes from
This iconic dish from the Goan Catholic community is a celebration of the Portuguese legacy in Goa, with its vinegar-infused flavors and the inclusion of feni, a local cashew liquor.
On the Palate
What goes into it
Proteins
Herbs & Spices
Sauces & Condiments
How it's made
- 1
Boil pork and pork liver with salt until tender, then dice into small pieces.
- 2
In a separate pan, heat oil and fry the diced meat until browned.
- 3
Prepare a spice paste with Kashmiri chili, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves.
- 4
Add the spice paste to the meat, followed by garlic, ginger, and vinegar.
- 5
Pour in feni, cover, and let the mixture simmer to blend flavors.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving, ideally after letting it rest for a day.
