Stir-fried meat with water bamboo shoots

6 Regional Arunachal Dishes To Try When Visiting Ziro Festival

By Tanisha Salwan

Sept 28, 2023

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Ngatok

It is a traditional fish stew made with flavourful spices. The fish is wrapped in leaves and a stone is kept amid the fish pieces.

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Bamboo Shoots

Bamboo shoots are used in almost every dish in Arunachal Pradesh, from meat to boiled veggies to pickles.

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Wungwut Ngam

This chicken dish from Arunachal Pradesh is made with rice powder prepared using roasted raw rice. 

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Pehak

Pehak is a chutney made with fermented soya beans and chili. This chutney is often enjoyed with steamed rice.

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Sun dried tomatoes with Herbs and Garlic in Olive oil

Lukter

A flavourful combination of cooked dry meat and Bhut Jolokia, Lukter is a popular side dish.

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Smoked haddock chowder topped with crispy bacon

Pasa

Made with fresh fish, this soup has ample spices and often relished with rice by the local people.

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Stir-fried meat with water bamboo shoots
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