04 July,2024
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Axone, also known as Akhuni, is a fermented soybean paste integral to Naga cuisine. It is used in various dishes and has a strong, pungent flavor. Axone pork, where the paste is cooked with pork, is a popular dish.
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Dohneiiong is a traditional pork salad from Meghalaya. When mixed with black sesame seeds, it becomes a unique and flavorful dish. The black sesame adds a nutty flavor and a striking color contrast.
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Mizo cuisine features a lot of smoked meats. Smoked pork cooked with fermented black beans is a beloved dish. The black beans add a rich, earthy flavor to the smoky pork.
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Til Pitha is a traditional Assamese sweet made during the festival of Bihu. It is a rice cake filled with a mixture of black sesame seeds and jaggery. The black sesame gives the filling a deep, rich flavor.
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In Manipuri cuisine, fermented fish (Ngari) is often used in combination with black sesame seeds to create rich and flavorful dishes. The black sesame seeds complement the strong taste of the fermented fish.
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