Posts by NEtives
Authentic Manipuri Eromba Recipe for Cozy Winter Meals
Eromba is the everyday soul of Manipuri kitchens — a rustic, mashed vegetable and fermented fish preparation that has sustained familie...
Perilla Seeds (Thoiding): The Omega-3 Superseed from Manipur + Easy Uses
Brown perilla seeds, known as Thoiding in Manipur, are a traditional superseed packed with plant-based omega-3s and a pleasant nutty fl...
Wild Splitgill Mushrooms: Simple Winter Stir-Fry or Soup
Dry splitgill mushrooms from Manipur offer a unique chewy texture and rich umami. They rehydrate quickly and work beautifully in simple...
Yongchak (Stink Bean) Eromba or Stir-Fry: Unique Manipuri Flavours
Yongchak (stink bean) is an iconic Manipuri ingredient with a bold, distinctive aroma that mellows beautifully when cooked. Dried Yongc...
Tangy Dry Rohu Fish Curry with Heiribob Wild Orange and Perilla Seeds
Dried and smoked Rohu fish from Manipur is a traditional pantry essential. Combined with the unique citrus of Heiribob (wild orange) an...
Winter Pantry Essentials from the Northeast: Storing & Cooking with Dried + Fermented Ingredients
A well-stocked Northeast pantry lets you cook authentic, flavourful meals even when fresh produce is limited. These dried and fermented...
Hawaijar / Axone Winter Chutney – Simple Fermented Soybean Side
Hawaijar (also known as Axone) is fermented soybean with deep, savoury umami. A small amount transforms simple meals. This quick chutne...
How to Use Smoked King Chilli (Bhut Jolokia): Fiery Chilli Oil and Winter Warming Tips
Smoked dried king chilli (Bhut Jolokia) from Manipur brings intense heat and a distinctive smoky aroma. A little goes a long way. Turni...
Naga-Style Hearty Chicken or Pork with Fermented Bamboo Shoot and Anishi
Naga cooking shines in winter with smoky, bold flavours. This simple one-pot preparation pairs succulent meat with tangy fermented bamb...
Winter Wellness from the Hills: Lakadong Turmeric + Fermented Foods for Immunity
In the hills of Meghalaya and across the Northeast, people have long relied on potent local ingredients for resilience through cold mon...