Authentic Manipuri Eromba with Fermented Fish
A fiery and aromatic traditional Manipuri delicacy featuring mashed boiled vegetables infused with pungent ngari fermented fish and ghost peppers. This rustic side dish offers a bold, earthy flavor profile that perfectly complements a comforting bowl of steamed rice.
35min
Total Time
4
Servings
Manipuri
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Boil the potatoes, bamboo shoots, and beans in a pot with sufficient water until completely tender and soft.
2
Drain the excess water, retaining a couple of tablespoons of the cooking liquid for moisture.
3
Lightly roast the ngari fish over an open flame or in a dry pan until aromatic.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiled vegetables, roasted ngari, and fresh king chillies.
5
Using your hands or a potato masher, thoroughly mash everything together until well incorporated and rustic.
6
Fold in the finely chopped onions, fresh coriander leaves, and salt to taste.
7
Drizzle raw mustard oil over the mixture and give it one final gentle mix before serving warm with plain rice.
Ingredients
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
1 cup broad beans or local seasonal beans
2-3 pieces ngari (fermented freshwater fish)
3-4 fresh king chillies or ghost peppers (morcha)
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 bunch fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
2 tbsp roasted mustard oil
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.