vegetable_side
Eromba
Distinct Manipuri mash showcasing fermented-fish heat and vegetable texture, rewritten to remove vagueness while preserving its rustic character.
Duration
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Beginner
Category
vegetable_side
Ingredients (7)
- potatoes, peeled and halved
- green beans, cut into 4 cm lengths
- cabbage, roughly chopped
- fermented fish or 5 g fish sauce
- dried or fresh red chilies
- salt
- cilantro or local herbs, chopped
Preparation (4)
1
Step 1
Boil the potatoes, beans, and cabbage in lightly salted water until all are tender. Drain thoroughly.
Step 1['pot']boilrequired
2
Step 2
Roast or briefly boil the chilies until softened.
Step 2Bowlboilrequired
3
Step 3
Pound the fermented fish and chilies together in a mortar. Add the boiled vegetables and mash coarsely.
Step 3['mortar']boilrequired
4
Step 4
Mix in salt and chopped herbs. Shape into a rough mound and serve warm.
Step 4Bowlshaperequired