Nagaland Naga Chicken Axone Fermented Soybean Light Curry

Method

1. 1

   Place chicken in a pot with 1.5 cups water. Bring to a boil. Skim foam.

2. 2

   Add crushed garlic, sliced ginger and Naga chillies.

3. 3

   Cover and cook on medium for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Add axone. Stir well — the axone dissolves into the broth creating a dark, pungent, deeply savoury base.

5. 5

   Continue simmering covered on medium-low for 12 to 15 more minutes until chicken is completely tender.

6. 6

   Uncover. Cook 5 minutes to concentrate slightly.

7. 7

   Season with salt. The broth should be intensely savoury from the axone.