Naga cuisine is bold, smoky and fiery — a world away from mainstream Indian food, built on foraged greens, fermentation and the famous king chilli.
Signature dishes
Smoked pork with axone (fermented soybean) or bamboo shoot is the classic, along with the incendiary raja mircha (ghost pepper) chutney — approach with caution.
A food adventure
The Hornbill Festival is a superb place to sample tribal dishes and rice beer across many Naga communities in one visit.
- Smoked pork with axone
- Bamboo-shoot preparations
- Raja mircha (ghost pepper) chutney
- Rice beer at festivals
We can include Naga food experiences in a Nagaland tour — request net rates.
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