Yam Bai Cha, food of Mizoram

Delectable food of Mizoram

Author: TourGenie Contributor
Date: 2020-04-16

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The food of Mizoram is quite different from the rest of India. Mizo food is healthy and simple, using very little oil to prepare dishes. The staple food of Mizoram is rice, and the inhabitants of Mizoram prefer to use mustard oil as a cooking medium. Non-vegetarian delicacies are a must at every meal in Mizoram, with fish being a favourite. 

Here’s a look at 5 food items of Mizoram that aptly represent Mizo cuisine:

1. Bai

Bai is a local favourite in Mizoram. The key factor of this food dish is the inclusion of different herbs and spices. The main ingredients include pork, bamboo shoots, and steamed vegetables. Bai is easily available in lots of places all over Mizoram. It can be taken as a starter. 

2. Vawksa Rep

This is yet another popular food dish in Mizoram. Pork is the main star of this food dish. The pork is beautifully infused with some flavoured herbs and smoked. The meat is finally cut into cubes and ready to eat.

3. Bamboo Shoot Fry

Bamboo shoot fry is a delicious vegetarian food dish in Mizoram. It is prepared by frying bamboo shoot in a mix of herbs. Shitake mushrooms and other vegetables can also be added to the mixture. It is a wonderful dish that is light on the stomach.

                                                     

Bamboo shoot (Food of Mizoram)

4. Panch Phoran Tarka

This food dish is also very popular in Mizoram and is prepared in several places. It can be made in vegetarian or non-vegetarian fashion. In the vegetarian version, it is made with brinjal, pumpkins, and potatoes. The non-vegetarian version includes mostly chicken. True to its name, it is spiced perfectly well. 

                                                    

Food of Mizoram

5. Koat Pitha

Koat Pitha is essentially a fried dish popular in Mizoram. It is made using rice flour and bananas. They also add fish to it, as it is considered to be one of their staples. It looks crispy from the outside but is soft and warm from the inside. It makes for an ideal snack with tea. It generally tastes a little sweet because of the presence of bananas.


Additional read: Tourist places in Mizoram

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