Nagaland Beef Bamboo Shoot Fermented Naga Tribal Curry

Method

1. 1

   Place beef pieces in a heavy pot with 2 cups water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil. Skim foam thoroughly.

3. 3

   Add crushed garlic, sliced ginger and dried Naga chillies.

4. 4

   Cover and cook on medium for 25 minutes.

5. 5

   Add fermented bamboo shoot. The sour pungent aroma will be immediate. Add axone if using.

6. 6

   Continue cooking covered on medium-low for 30 to 35 more minutes until beef is completely tender and pulling from the bone.

7. 7

   Uncover. Cook 5 more minutes to slightly concentrate the broth.

8. 8

   Season with salt. The preparation should be sour from the bamboo, pungent and deeply savoury.