Manipur Naga-Manipur Smoked Pork Bamboo Hill Tribal Style

Method

1. 1

   If using smoked pork: rinse briefly. Cut into 3 cm pieces.

2. 2

   Place pork in a heavy pot. Add water, ginger, garlic and turmeric. Bring to a boil. Skim foam.

3. 3

   Add dried or fresh red chillies. The hill tribes of Manipur use chilli very generously — adjust the amount to your heat tolerance but the traditional preparation is very spicy.

4. 4

   Add fermented bamboo shoot. Stir.

5. 5

   Reduce to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 45 to 55 minutes until pork is completely tender.

6. 6

   In the last 10 minutes remove the lid to reduce the broth slightly.

7. 7

   Season with salt.

8. 8

   Garnish with coriander or spring onion. Serve with steamed rice.