खसी को फोक्सो | Khasi ko Fokso | How to clean, stuff and fry Goat Lungs

Dear Viewers,
Khasi ko fokso, as we call Swoh in newari is afried stuffed goat lungs. It is one of the most prized dishes in newari cuisine. Khasi ko fokso is served at newari bhoj during jatra, dashain and many other festivities.
Here is step by step instruct as to how to clean, prep and cook this dish that
everybody loves.
Cleaning the Goat Lungs (this step is optional, most people either don't know that you can clean goat lungs or just skip this process entirely). Always clean the goat lungs as soon as you get them
(do not handle Fokso if you have sharp nails, remove all jewelries from your hands and finger, they might rip the lungs off)
Step 1: Pour 2 tbsp. of cooking oil into the lungs and blow air into the lungs. Oil lubricates the debris and blood clots in the lungs and help push out.
Step 2: Once the air is blown into the lungs, massage the lungs gently and let the air out.
Step 3: Fill the lungs with water, and gently massage the lungs with your fingers all over for 2-3 minutes and pour the water out. Foamy water will come out of the lungs. Repeat this process for 2-3 times.
Step 4: let the water from the lungs drain for at least 30 minutes
Step 5: prepare thin batter, 4 eggs, 2 cups flour, 1.5 ltr water
Step 6: Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until all combined, using a strainer, strain the mixture to catch any clumps of flour.
Step 7: Using a large ziplock bag, fill the lungs with the liquid like its shown in the video.
Step 8: take a piece of ginger, potato or radish insert it in the lungs and make a knot placing the piece of ginger in the middle of the knot.
Step 9: Place the stuffed Fokso in the boiling hot water and spin the lungs a few times before you let it boil. Let it boil for 15-20 minutes on each side.
Step 10: Let the cooked Fokso cool for 20-25 minute before you cut into slices.
Step 11: Egg batter to fry the Fokso- 2 eggs, salt, cumin, chilly pepper, ginger and garlic, beat it until all the ingredients are combined. Dip large pieces of Fokso into the batter and pan fry until golden brown on both side.
Step 12: Smaller pieces you can marinade into your choice of spices and fry it with other Bhuttan items.
Serve this Fokso to everybody who loves and appreciate this amazing Newari cuisine.
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