Authentic Naga Smoked Pork with Fermented Bamboo Shoot
A robust and intensely flavorful delicacy from Nagaland, featuring tender smoked pork slow-cooked with pungent fermented bamboo shoot and fiery ghost peppers. This deeply smoky and aromatic dish offers an unforgettable taste of Northeast Indian tribal cuisine when paired with plain boiled rice.
80min
Total Time
4
Servings
Nagaland
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Wash the smoked pork pieces thoroughly and drain any excess water.
2
In a heavy-bottomed pot, add the smoked pork, crushed garlic, pounded ginger, and water.
3
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 40 minutes until the pork begins to soften.
4
Add the fermented bamboo shoot and the slit ghost peppers to the pot, stirring well to combine the flavors.
5
Continue to simmer uncovered for another 15 to 20 minutes until the liquid reduces to a thick, rich coating and the pork is completely tender.
6
Season with salt carefully, keeping in mind the saltiness of the smoked meat, and serve hot with plain steamed rice.
Ingredients
500g smoked pork belly or shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 tablespoons fermented bamboo shoot (anishi or generic bamboo shoot)
3-4 ghost peppers (naga jolokia) or fiery green chilies, slit
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 inch ginger, pounded
Salt to taste
3 cups water
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