Tag Archives: Plant-based / Vegan
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...