Chuijal Gosht
Tree roots spicier than pepper!? Beef Spice Stew for Southwestern Gachi
Description
A legendary, highly pungent meat curry from the Khulna region. Uses 'Chuijal' (the stem/root of a piperaceae plant) instead of chili for an intense, woody, and numbing heat.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Beef(or Mutton)
- Chuijal(Stem/Root)
- Garlic
- Mustard oil
- Cumin
Instructions
- Sauté beef with spices.
- Peel Chuijal stems, cut into chunks, add to pot.
- Simmer together until tender.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Chuijal
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Beef, Burdock root (visual only), Sichuan pepper (numbing sub)
Pairing
White Rice
Trivia
A deeply authentic BD ingredient non-existent in India. Experience the 'ancient heat' used before chili peppers were introduced.
Eating tips & etiquette
Bite into the Chuijal stems that have absorbed the meat broth. Chewing releases an intense heat and fresh aroma.
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