Nagaland Wild Boar Foraged Herb Naga Forest Preparation

Method

1. 1

   Cut wild boar into 4 cm pieces. Place in a heavy pot with 2 cups water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil. Skim foam thoroughly — wild boar requires more thorough skimming than domestic pork.

3. 3

   Add crushed garlic, sliced ginger and Naga chillies.

4. 4

   Cover and cook on medium for 40 minutes — wild boar takes significantly longer than pork.

5. 5

   Add fermented bamboo shoot and axone. Stir.

6. 6

   Add available mountain herbs. Continue cooking covered on medium-low for 35 to 40 more minutes until the wild boar is completely tender.

7. 7

   Uncover. Cook 10 more minutes to concentrate the broth.

8. 8

   Season with salt.