Rustic Bhutanese Pan-Fried Pork Bake

Assemble the ingredients: pork, bay leaf, garlic, yogurt, cumin, salt, potato.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the pork and cook until pan-fried.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Bhutanese flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Bhutanese accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.