Authentic Nagaland Pork with Akhuni and Bamboo Shoot
Experience the bold and smoky flavors of Nagaland with this rich pork curry fermented with traditional akhuni and tangy bamboo shoots. Paired with steamed rice, it offers a deeply comforting and authentic tribal culinary experience.
70min
Total Time
4
Servings
Naga
Cuisine
Recipe
1
In a heavy-bottomed pot, add the pork pieces, crushed garlic, pounded ginger, and salt with half a cup of water. Cover and simmer on medium heat until the pork releases its fat and is partially cooked.
2
Add the fermented bamboo shoot and dried chillies to the pot, stirring well to combine with the rendering pork fat.
3
Stir in the fermented soybean paste (akhuni) and add the remaining water. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
4
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes until the pork is tender and the flavors have deeply infused.
5
Adjust salt if necessary and serve hot with a generous portion of plain steamed rice.
Ingredients
500 grams pork belly and shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons fermented soybean paste (akhuni)
1/2 cup fermented bamboo shoot, sliced
6-8 dried ghost peppers (bhut jolokia) or fiery red chillies
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1-inch ginger, pounded
Salt to taste
2 cups water
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