Bai
Seasoning is salt and baking soda only! Healthy stew of northeastern Mizoram where the flavor of the ingredients melts
Description
A healthy, oil-free dish from Mizoram, simmering various greens and bamboo shoots with baking soda until tender.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Bamboo shoots
- Greens
- Green beans
- Baking soda
- Green chili
- Ginger
- Salt
- Water
Instructions
- Chop bamboo shoots, beans, cauliflower leaves, and greens.
- Put water, veg, green chili, ginger, and a pinch of baking soda in a pot and heat.
- Simmer until veg softens and soup thickens due to baking soda; season with salt to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Sharp green chili heat and ginger sharpness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Komatsuna or Bok choy (can substitute with available greens)
Pairing
White rice、Smoked meat
Trivia
[Hardcore] Adding baking soda breaks down veg fibers, creating a unique thickness and deep green color. A dish symbolizing Northeast cuisine's focus on ingredients over spices.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] As seasoning is simple, pour generously over white rice and savor the original bitterness and sweetness of the veg!
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