Sha Yi is a flavorful and aromatic pork curry that comes from the Kachin ethnic group of northern Myanmar. The name “Sha Yi” simply means ‘Pork curry” in the Kachin language, but the taste is far from ordinary. This traditional dish is made using tender cuts of pork, slow-cooked with a rich mix of herbs and spices. Key ingredients include garlic, ginger, chili, turmeric, lemongrass and lots of fresh basil, which give the curry its unique, earth flavor. it is often spicy, deeply savory and full of natural fragrance from fresh herbs gathered in the hills. Sha Yi is usually enjoyed with plain rice or glutinous rice and often served at family gatherings, festivals and special occasions.