Naga Food (Not Thai, But For Your Viewing Pleasure)
Naga Food
At the beginning of 2013, I was able to spend some time in Nagaland, a Northeastern province in India.
It was an amazing trip, and this is what I dined on!
Though much of Nagaland food is different from Thai food, some of the chili sauces were very reminiscent of Thai nam prik sauces. A hearty, porky meal indeed!
John
10 years ago
This looks great. I spent a week in the Khasi hills of Meghalaya last year and had some fantastic pork stews on rice that resemble this dish. The food was so fascinating because it was a clear extension of Assamese/northern Indian cooking spliced with influences you’d more likely encounter in Thailand or Burma, with some other entirely local uncertainties thrown in for good measure. I remember one dish in specific — a wild rice mix served with chile peppers, pork and pickled vegetables — that had an earthy flavor not unlike the roux used in Southern U.S. kitchens. So unusual and awesome.
Mark Wiens
10 years ago
Hey John, awesome, thanks for sharing. That area of India does have some very interesting and delicious food!