Cuisine : Eromba - how to make this Manipuri dish

 

Eromba is a traditional Manipuri dish known for its unique flavor, made with fermented fish, vegetables, and bamboo shoot. Here's a basic recipe for preparing Eromba:

**Ingredients:**

- 250 grams fermented fish (Ngari)

- 1 cup bamboo shoot, thinly sliced

- 1 cup pumpkin or any other seasonal vegetable, diced

- 2 medium-sized potatoes, diced

- 2-3 green chillies, chopped

- 2 tablespoons mustard oil

- Salt to taste

**Instructions:**

1. **Preparation of Fermented Fish (Ngari):**

   - Rinse the fermented fish (Ngari) thoroughly in water.

   - Crush or mash the fermented fish into a paste-like consistency. Set it aside.

2. **Vegetable Preparation:**

   - In a cooking pot, combine the sliced bamboo shoot, diced pumpkin, and potatoes.

   - Add water just enough to cover the vegetables.

   - Cook the vegetables until they are tender.

3. **Making the Eromba:**

   - Once the vegetables are cooked, add the mashed fermented fish (Ngari) to the pot.

   - Mix the ingredients well and let them simmer for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.

   - Add chopped green chillies for spice. Adjust the quantity based on your preference for heat.

   - Pour mustard oil into the mixture. Mustard oil adds a distinct flavor to Eromba.

   - Stir the mixture thoroughly, ensuring that the fermented fish is well distributed.

4. **Seasoning:**

   - Add salt to taste and continue to cook for a few more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

5. **Serving:**

   - Once the Eromba is cooked to your liking, remove it from heat.

   - Serve it hot with steamed rice.

Eromba is known for its strong, tangy flavor due to the fermented fish. The combination of different vegetables and the unique taste of Ngari makes it a quintessential Manipuri dish. Adjust the spiciness and seasoning according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your authentic Eromba!