Tripura Nga Atoiba Light Fish Vegetable Broth One Bowl

Method

1. 1

   Prepare the fresh fish: clean, scale and cut into medium pieces. Season lightly with salt.

2. 2

   Roast the berma or ngari in a dry pan for 2 minutes. Pound roughly.

3. 3

   Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a wide pot.

4. 4

   Add sliced ginger, lemongrass sections and whole green chillies.

5. 5

   Add the harder vegetables first — flat beans, pumpkin, banana flower. Boil 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the remaining vegetables. Cook 3 more minutes.

7. 7

   Add the fresh fish pieces. Cook on medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until the fish is completely opaque and cooked through.

8. 8

   Add the pounded berma or ngari. Stir gently.

9. 9

   The fermented fish seasons the entire broth.

10. 10

    Taste and add salt only if needed — berma adds significant saltiness.

11. 11

    Garnish with fresh coriander and spring onion.

12. 12

    Serve in bowls with steamed rice.