Weeknight Burmese Pan-Fried Pork Porridge

Assemble the ingredients: pork, potato, carrot, olive oil, bell pepper, cumin, bay leaf.

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

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Burmese 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 Burmese accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.