Pork and rice foundations

Directions

1. First, soak the barley in water for a certain period of time. ⏱ ≈ 30 min
2. Next, drain the rice and grind it into a fine powder using a food processor. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
3. In a bowl, combine the pieces of pork. ≈ 4 min
4. Add chopped chili peppers, onion, ginger, and salt to taste. ≈ 3 min
5. You can also add a small amount of oil paint and turmeric at this stage, if you wish. ≈ 3 min
6. When cooking the meat, add enough water and let it cook until it is tender. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
7. About halfway through the cooking process, when the meat has started to firm up, begin to gradually incorporate the pre-prepared rice flour, stirring constantly. ≈ 4 min
8. When adding rice flour, be sure to stir constantly with a spoon or spatula. ≈ 4 min
9. This is very important, otherwise the rice flour could clump together in the liquid. ≈ 3 min
10. The continuous mixing ensures that the flour is evenly incorporated with the liquid. ≈ 4 min
11. Once the sauce has thickened, check to make sure the amount of salt and spices is correct. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
12. Add a small amount of soda. ≈ 3 min
13. Once the sauce has thickened completely and the meat is cooked, remove the dish from the heat. ⏱ ≈ 10 min