Nagaland Naga Smoked Chicken Bamboo Simple Preparation

Method

1. 1

   If smoking chicken at home: place bone-in chicken pieces in a smoker or covered grill over wood chips (hickory or applewood).

2. 2

   Smoke at low heat for 2 to 3 hours until partly cooked and deeply smoky.

3. 3

   Place smoked chicken (or regular chicken) in a pot with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Skim foam.

4. 4

   Add crushed garlic, sliced ginger and dried Naga chillies.

5. 5

   Add bamboo shoot.

6. 6

   Cover and simmer on medium for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is completely tender and the broth is deeply fragrant.

7. 7

   Uncover. Cook 5 more minutes to concentrate slightly.

8. 8

   Season with salt. Garnish with fresh herbs.