Sagun is included in almost every ritual such as birthday, childbirth, tihar, dashian, and wedding in Newari community of Nepal. Sagun symbolizes best wishes and therefore is considered a blessing from elder before starting anything new in life. Sagun typically includes egg, dried fish, ginger, garlic, and alcohol/yogurt. After moving to the United States, we barely celebrate typical Newari/Nepali cultures however I at least make sure to make Sagun in every birthdays. Since, it was my husband's birthday last week, I had to make Sagun and thought to share recipe with you all. Here you go everyone, enjoy easy Sagun recipe :)
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Stay Blessed Everyone :)
Prep time: 5min(s) Cook time:20min(s) Total time: 25min(s)
Things you will need:
Things you will need:
- Eggs (2 large)
- Ginger (2 table spoons, finely sliced)
- Garlic (2 table spoons, finely sliced)
- Salt (according to taste)
- Dried Fish (5-7, any kind)
- Oil (1 table spoon)
Directions:
- On a deep dish add water, salt and egg. Boil until eggs are cooked and peel cover carefully.
- Heat oil and fry ginger first and in the same oil fry garlic.
- Fry peeled eggs and little salt in the same oil until eggs become slightly golden brown.
- Finally, fry dried fish until they are golden brown. Be extremely careful since dried fish tend to burn quickly.
- Put it all together in a bowl or utensil of your choice and bestow good wishes to your loved ones :)
