Authentic Manipuri Eromba with Warm Steamed Rice
A deeply comforting and fiery dish from Manipur featuring mashed boiled vegetables and fermented fish, packed with fresh herbs and fiery ghost peppers. Served warm for an authentic taste of Northeast India.
35min
Total Time
4
Servings
Manipuri
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Boil the potatoes and bamboo shoots until completely tender.
2
Lightly roast or steam the fermented fish (ngari) to release its distinct aroma.
3
In a traditional mortar and pestle, mash the boiled potatoes, bamboo shoots, and fiery chillies together.
4
Add the roasted fermented fish into the mixture and continue to mash until well incorporated and slightly chunky.
5
Stir in the freshly chopped coriander leaves and spring onions, seasoning with salt to taste.
6
Serve the spicy eromba immediately alongside a generous portion of warm steamed rice.
Ingredients
2 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled
1 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
10-12 ghost peppers (U-Morok) or fiery green chillies
50g fermented fish (Ngari)
1 cup fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped
Salt to taste
4 cups warm steamed rice for serving
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