Pork with potatoes and cilantro
8 servings
90 minutes
Pork with potatoes and cilantro is a soulful dish of Russian cuisine filled with the warmth and aromas of home. Its history roots back to traditional village recipes where simple ingredients come together in harmonious flavor. Tender meat soaked in vegetable juices gains softness and rich taste, while cilantro adds a fresh, slightly spicy note. Potatoes infused with garlic, butter, and pepper become an appetizing complement to the meat. The dish is perfect for a family dinner, warming and providing enjoyment with every bite. It is best served hot, garnished with fresh herbs to highlight the richness of flavor. It pairs wonderfully with light pickles or fresh bread, making the meal even cozier and more complete.
1
Slice the onion into half rings.
- Onion: 1 head
2
Fry the onion in hot sunflower oil in a pot until transparent.
- Sunflower oil: 50 ml
- Onion: 1 head
3
Cut the carrot into triangles and add to the onion.
- Carrot: 1 piece
4
Add 1 piece of butter to the vegetables. Mix well.
- Butter: 30 g
5
Cut the pork into small pieces.
- Pork: 600 g
6
Remove the meat to the vegetables and mix. Stew for 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pork: 600 g
7
Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
- Potato: 6 pieces
8
Put potatoes in a pot, add water and salt. Cover with a lid and let simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
- Potato: 6 pieces
- Water: 500 ml
- Salt: to taste
9
At this time, chop the garlic finely.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
10
Add garlic and ground pepper to the dish 5 minutes before it's done.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Ground black pepper: to taste
11
Chop the cilantro and add it to the meat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Cilantro: 1 bunch
12
Serve the finished dish in a deep plate and garnish with cilantro. Serve hot.
- Cilantro: 1 bunch
