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Smoked pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot is another delectable naga style pork. It is a traditional and authentic naga smoked pork recipe. Pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot is an easy and simple recipe with limited ingredients.
Today’s post is another naga style smoked pork preparation – pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot. Here the pork is cooked with bitter eggplant, dry bamboo shoot water, red chillies, ginger, garlic and flavored with sichuan peppercorns.
Three of my favourite in one dish – smoked pork, bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot. They are like matches made in heaven. Not only that, they are just as delectable, and a popular ingredient used in Naga Cuisine and various North East Indian recipes.
You have the right ingredients in hand and no doubt you will nail the recipe with a lip-smacking dish. The star ingredient is the smoked pork here. The interesting add-on is the eggplant and the dry bamboo shoot which lends a balancing taste and flavor to the overall dish. This non-fussy dish is simple to make but has a unique ethnic taste.
Adding tomato is optional if you are cooking with bamboo shoot water or Bamboo Shoot. If you dont have bamboo shoot water or can’t source it, you can cook with fermented bamboo shoot. And if both cannot be sourced then you can cook with tomatoes. Also I have used the small variety of bitter gourd.
Sichuan peppercorns called as mongmong jang also popularly known as mejenga seeds is a variety of chinese sichuan peppercorns. They look little similar but both are not the same in taste and flavour.
Nagas cooked the pork in many different style and variety. I love anything bitter with pork. They go very well together and lends a balanced taste. We cook pork with bitter eggplants both the small and big variety.
If you love pork and bitter eggplant than this is a must try recipe. I am sure you will love and it won’t disappoint you.
INGREDIENTS FOR SMOKED PORK WITH BITTER EGGPLANTAND DRY BAMBOO SHOOT
PORK – I have used smoked pork. If smoked pork is not available, you can substitute smoked pork for fresh pork.
DRY FERMENTED BAMBOO SHOOT – I used the thinly long shredded dry bamboo shoot. You can use any variety of dry bamboo shoots. Use fermented bamboo shoots if dry bamboo shoots are not available.
BITTER EGGPLANT – Used the large variety of bitter eggplant in this recipe. You can use the more bitter and pea size bitter eggplant (small variety bitter eggplant). If bitter eggplant is not available, substitute it with bitter gourd or brinjal (eggplant).
CHILLI – Used local chilli powder (dry red chilli pounded into powder). For extra heat add Naga king chilli as per your heat preference. You can also soak the dry red chilli in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes. Ground it in mortar and pestle and add them.
GARLIC – Used fresh ground garlic.
GINGER – Used the regular ginger, freshly ground in mortar and pestle. You can use the naga ginger, a different variant of ginger which is more spicy and pungent in flavor.
SICHUAN PEPPERCORNS – A variety of sichuan peppercorn which is different from the Chinese sichuan peppercorn.
SALT as per your taste
WATER as required
HOW TO MAKE SMOKED PORK WITH BITTER EGGPLANT AND DRY BAMBOO SHOOT
This section shows how to make naga style smoked pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot with step-by-step photos and details about the technique with video tutorial. For full ingredients measurements, see the recipe card below.
I made a simple video of this naga style smoked pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot recipe for my readers which I have shared below. Please do watch to know how I made this delicious recipe. If you liked the video please do SUBSCRIBE to my channel if you haven’t yet. Also like, share and comment on it! It will mean a lot to me and really motivate me to come up and shoot more videos for my readers. As always I’m looking forward to your feedback!
Smoked Pork With Bitter Eggplant And Dry Bamboo Shoot Recipe Video Tutorial
Step by step pictorial instructions to make smoked pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot
Wash the dry bamboo shoot and soak them in cooking water for 5-10 minutes. Do not discard the water. You can use it while cooking.
Wash the smoked pork in warm water 2-3 times.
In a pan add in the smoked pork. Add in ground chilli or chilli flakes/powder and salt as per taste.
Add in enough hot water that the pork is emerged well in the water.
Give a quick stir and bring it to a boil. Now cover the pot and continue to cook on medium heat stirring it occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a mortar and pestle coarsely ground the ginger and garlic just to open the flavour. You don’t need to ground them into fine paste.
Dry roast the sichuan peppercorns for about a minute or until it is roasted well.
Add it to the ground ginger garlic and ground them together. You can also crush them seperately in between your palms and keep aside.
After cooking the pork for about 15 minutes add in the soaked dry bamboo shoot. You can also add in the soaked water. Add water if required and continue to cook for about 15 minutes.
Add in the bitter eggplant, give a quick mix and continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
Note: I kept the bitter eggplant whole so that in the cooking process it doesn’t get mushy and stays in shape. Just gave half or cross cuts so the spices and flavor penetrates.
Add in the crushed ginger, garlic and sichuan peppercorns. Give a quick mix and cook for 2 to 3 minutes and take off the heat.
Your smoked pork with butter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot is ready. Enjoy with piping hot rice.
NOTES:
* You can substitute smoked pork for fresh pork. * If you can’t source dry bamboo shoot, you can use fermented bamboo shoot. * You can add one large tomato even though you use the bamboo shoot. If you’re not using bamboo shoot you need to add tomatoes. * You can make variations with bitter gourd or brinjal. Use any of these in place of bitter eggplant. * Add 1 or 2 naga king chilli for the extra heat. * Do not skip the sichuan peppercorns if available (mejenga seeds) for the authentic taste and flavor. * Use freshly ground ginger and garlic and not store bought ginger garlic paste. * Use freshly ground dry red chilli if not available then soak the dry red chilli in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes. Ground it in mortar and pestle and add them.
Smoked Pork With Bitter Eggplant And Dry Bamboo Shoot
Smoked pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot is another delectable naga style pork. It is a traditional and authentic naga smoked pork recipe. Pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot is an easy and simple recipe with limited ingredients.
Wash the dry bamboo shoot and soak them in cooking water for 5-10 minutes. Do not discard the water. You can use it while cooking.
Wash the smoked pork in warm water 2-3 times and add them in a pot or pan.
Add in ground chilli or chilli flakes/powder and salt as per taste.
Add in enough hot water that the pork is emerged well in the water.
Give a quick stir and bring it to a boil. Now cover the pot and continue to cook on medium heat stirring it occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a mortar and pestle coarsely ground the ginger and garlic just to open the flavour. You don't need to ground them into fine paste.
Dry roast the sichuan peppercorns for about a minute or until it is roasted well.
Add it to the ground ginger garlic and ground them together. You can also crush them seperately in between your palms and keep aside.
After cooking the pork for about 15 minutes add in the soaked dry bamboo shoot. You can also add in the soaked water. Add water if required and continue to cook for about 15 minutes.
Add in the bitter eggplant, give a quick mix and continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes.Note: I kept the bitter eggplant whole so that in the cooking process it doesn't get mushy and stays in shape. Just gave half or cross cuts so the spices and flavor penetrates.
Add in the crushed ginger, garlic and sichuan peppercorns. Give a quick mix and cook for 2 to 3 minutes and take off the heat.
Your smoked pork with butter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot is ready. Enjoy with piping hot rice.
Video
Notes
You can substitute smoked pork for fresh pork.
If you can't source dry bamboo shoot, you can use fermented bamboo shoot.
You can add one large tomato even though you use bamboo shoot. If not using bamboo shoot you need to add tomato.
You can make variation with bitter gourd or brinjal. Use any of these in place of bitter eggplant.
Add 1 or 2 naga king chilli for the extra heat.
Do not skip the sichuan peppercorns if available (mejenga seeds) for the authentic taste and flavor.
Use freshly ground ginger and garlic and not store bought ginger garlic paste.
Use freshly ground dry red chilli if not available then soak the dry red chilli in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes. Ground it in mortar and pestle and add them.
INTERESTED FOR MORE NAGA RECIPES THEN YOU CAN CHECK IT OUT NAGA CUISINE
Well, if you make this naga style smoked pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot recipe I’ll be glad if you take out some time and rate the recipe and leave a feedback in the comments box below. You can also snap a photo and tag Akum Raj Jamir on Facebook and akumrajjamir on Instagram with hashtag #atmykitchen. I would love to see your creations.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I hope you liked the recipe. Your valuable feedbacks are always welcome, I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every one of you.
For the most part, mainstream markets today are completely missing out on the benefits of the versatile hemp plant, from its tiny seeds up to its hardy stalks.
Hemp is an excellent crop for farmers because it requires far fewer resources to grow than traditional crops, replenishes the soil with nutrients and has a relatively short harvest cycle. Hemp products contain only trace amounts of THC if any at all, and will not cause a positive drug test result or any intoxication.
Increasing consumer demand for hemp products is more important now than ever, as our planet’s resources face exponential stress, but knowing where to begin can be a bit overwhelming. Here are six uses for this versatile plant — including how to wear it, eat it and even use it to power the world.
PHOTO Gracie Malley
Textiles & Paper
The fibers of the hemp plant stalk are strong and durable and can be used to create textiles for clothing, ropes, linens and more, as well as processed into pulp to make paper. There’s a tendency for hemp clothing to “wear in, not out,” becoming softer and more comfortable over time while still outlasting cotton thanks to the strength of the hemp fibers. Hemp is more environmentally friendly than cotton or synthetic materials and, because the lifetime of hemp textiles is long, we could produce less clothing overall if everyone wore hemp. Paper made from hemp is “tree-free,” meaning it does not contribute to further deforestation of our planet, and can be processed into results that are nearly identical to traditional paper.
PHOTO sangriana
Skincare & Soap
Lotions and soaps made with hemp are readily available in stores around the world and the benefits for your skin are plentiful. Through the cold press extraction method, hemp seed oil retains amino and fatty acids, as well as minerals and vitamins A and E. Hemp seed oil also prevents loss of moisture in the skin and can alleviate dermatitis or dryness. In addition, it’s non-comedogenic so it won’t clog your pores. Hemp seed oil cleansers gently pull dirt and excess oil from skin, leaving it clean and glowing. The cleansing properties of hemp oil also make it a popular component of natural laundry soaps, where it removes grime without stripping the fibers of their dyes.
PHOTO Art Du Chanvre
Housing
Grow your own home with hemp — no, really! The hemp plant can be grown and processed into building materials that replace large portions of the plywood, traditional drywall and insulation, as well as glues and sealants. At harvest, the hemp plant stalks are run through a decortication process and the fibers of the stalk are concentrated into a pulp, which is then mixed with lime and water to create the composition known as hempcrete. Hempcrete is naturally mold, pest and fire resistant. Plus, each cubic meter of hempcrete can pull over 220 pounds of carbon from the air. As a carbon-negative material, it is an obvious choice for an eco-minded builder and anyone who enjoys a warm comfy home will love the fantastic noise and heat insulation hemp housing can provide.
PHOTO Joe DeSousa
Fuel
Hemp can be processed into two types of biofuel: biodiesel and bioethanol. Hemp seeds can be used to make biodiesel, which will extend a diesel engine’s life with better lubrication than petroleum diesel fuel, and the remainder of the plant can be processed into bioethanol Hemp biofuels provide alternatives to the current dependence on fossil fuels, emit less ozone-damaging pollutants both in production and use and can be grown quickly with significantly fewer costs than corn.
PHOTO Hemp Eyewear
Plastic
If you can make it from plastic, you can likely make it from hemp plastic instead! Traditional plastic takes hundreds of years to break down. Hemp plastic waste is safe to dispose, while traditional plastic waste may be releasing toxic chemicals. Unfortunately, hemp plastic is not yet being produced on a large scale, in part because it is more difficult and expensive to produce than petroleum-based plastic. However, a few companies are taking the lead on developing hemp plastic and the future looks bright.
PHOTO Prensa 420
Protein
Hemp seeds are powerful little things. The oil within hemp seeds contains all 20 amino acids, including the nine essential amino acids, and is rich in the “good fats” of omega-3s and omega-6s. Hemp seeds also boast fiber in each serving, which helps the digestive system. The little seeds are also a cost-effective and nutritious option for livestock feed. Try hemp seeds on top of a salad or in a veggie burger patty blend, or mix the seeds or powder into a protein smoothie and enjoy the benefits of hemp without breaking the bank.
Originally published in the print edition of Cannabis Now.
The moment you place a plate of stuffed vegetables feel so much more special that just stir frying. This is the magic of bharwan. It is not vegetable specific and can be seen in most dominant cuisine styles. In Indian recipes as well you will come across a large number of vegetables served as roasted or curries with stuffed produce. Okra, capsicum, bottlegourd, eggplants, chillies, bittermelon, lemons, mushrooms, you name it, there will be a lipsmacking stuffed version of it. Thats when we got these baby brinjals!! That too farmfresh baby brinjal (eggplant) spotted in the market deserves a wholesome approach. Here is my version of the tastiest stuffed baby eggplant.
What is a brinjal?
Brinjal, eggplants and aubergine are all the same.
The fruits of Solanum melongena is a sturdy shrub that grows easily. The fruits come in various shapes and colours. Some are deep purple and large and used for roasting. Some green or varigated, some elongated like a zucchini and some round like a little ball. The flavor profile is nearly the same. All can be roasted, boiled or grilled and rarely eaten raw.
Here are some recipes we have previously tried with eggplants. Kashmir doudh wagun Kerala vazhuthananga mezhukkuperatti Srilankan wambat moju Chettinad kathrikka podi varuval
Ingredients to make this peanut masala stuffed brinjals
Unlike the popular dry masala stuffed baingan recipe, this is one that uses fresh ground pastes and roasted peanuts. This makes the eggplants succulent ans keeps the moisture as it roasts.
Brinjal: since eggplants come in various sizes for this recipe what you need is small baby oval or rounded eggplants. The colour or variety is up to you it can be purple, variegated or the white variety. While coosing the eggplants for this recipe, ensure that they are all even sized so you can get them cooked evenly.
Peanut: roasted peanuts form the bulk of the filling.this not only gives the nutty creaminess but also makes this recipe much more nutritious. You can use peeled peanuts of keep in the skin on. Peanut butter is not suitable becoz of the oil content.
Onion: the red onion provides the base masala flavour.Usually I prefer this and a smooth paste so it is easier to stuff the eggplant. You can choose shallots or white onions to make the same. Shallots will be a bit sweeter.
Fresh masala base: the true flavour of the recipe comes from the fresh pastes that are made. This is a combination of fresh ginger root, garlic and green chillies. When made a paste together, they create fresh and robust flavour paste. This combined with the peanuts make the stuffing so tasty.
Lemon juice: the final splash of Lemon juice once the recipe is done provides a summery freshness to the recipe. You can have lime, lemon or tart orange juice to make this shine.
Lets make bharwan baingan
The recipe is a bit of work between prepping the brinjals and making the masala paste. However, once that part is completed, it is fairly a easy process. Check the notes below so you can actually make it in larger quantities for meal prep.
Keyword Indian vegetarian dinner, Lunch recipes, stuffed recipes
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 0
Equipment
frying pan
measuring cups and spoons
Knife
Ingredients
20smalleggplant
for the onion paste
2mediumred onion
for the fresh masala paste
1inchfresh ginger root
3mediumgreen chilliserrano
5-6clovesgarlicpeeled
salt to tasteyou can adjust later after mixing the peanuts.
for the peanut base
1cuppeanutsroasted and crushed
For roasting
4-6tbspcooking oiluse as necessary.
Instructions
Crush the roasted peanuts to a coarse blend and set it aside.
Make a fresh paste of green chillies, garlic and ginger and set this aside.
Mince or coarse grind the onions and set this aside.
Wash and remove the stalk of the baby eggplants.
Slit them lengthwise in two perpendicular strokes, still keeping them intact at the base.
Mix together the peanuts, the fresh masala paste and the onion paste to make the stuffing.
Check and adjust the salt. Add a pinch higher as this flavours the eggplants too.
Stuff this mix into the eggplants.
Heat the frying pan on medium and brush oil on the pan.
Place the stuffed eggplants in the pan as it heats up.
Turn and roast till all sides are seared.
Lower the heat and cover the pan to allow the eggplants to cook.
After 5- minutes open the pan and spray some oil on the eggplants.
Slow roast the eggplants, constantly turning them.
once the eggplants are ready the are a bit squishy, still hold shape.
Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy.
Mealprep the stuffed brinjal
Stuffed brinjal stays good in the refrigertor for up to a week, so we highly recommend this recipe to add to your meal prep. Though it takes a bit of time, if you have a large quantity of eggplants, do not hesitate to make a big batch and freeze for later. Complete the roasting process and cool before freezing. In this way, eggplants wont leach and the result when you thaw it back up is as good as the fresh ones. Freeze as a single layer first and then store them in a container. This ensures they do not stick to each other.
Collaboration
As bloggers we always draw inspiration and ideas from each other and support in the growth and enthusiasm. This time in the Shh cooking secretly group we are exploring stuffed vegetables recipes which have such a huge variety to offer.Check just one more, stuffed capsicum from The mad scientist kitchen.
Stay connected
Stuffed brinjal recipes are a favorite for us in our house. When you try this version of peanut filled, stuffed eggplants do let us know how you liked this recipe in the comments below. The recipe my sound similar to Bharali vangi, however is far different in flavour.
We would love to hear from you in the comments below.
Smoked pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot is another delectable naga style pork. It is a traditional and authentic naga smoked pork recipe. Pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot is an easy and simple recipe with limited ingredients.
Today’s post is another naga style smoked pork preparation – pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot. Here the pork is cooked with bitter eggplant, dry bamboo shoot water, red chillies, ginger, garlic and flavored with sichuan peppercorns.
Three of my favourite in one dish – smoked pork, bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot. They are like matches made in heaven. Not only that, they are just as delectable, and a popular ingredient used in Naga Cuisine and various North East Indian recipes.
You have the right ingredients in hand and no doubt you will nail the recipe with a lip-smacking dish. The star ingredient is the smoked pork here. The interesting add-on is the eggplant and the dry bamboo shoot which lends a balancing taste and flavor to the overall dish. This non-fussy dish is simple to make but has a unique ethnic taste.
Adding tomato is optional if you are cooking with bamboo shoot water or Bamboo Shoot. If you dont have bamboo shoot water or can’t source it, you can cook with fermented bamboo shoot. And if both cannot be sourced then you can cook with tomatoes. Also I have used the small variety of bitter gourd.
Sichuan peppercorns called as mongmong jang also popularly known as mejenga seeds is a variety of chinese sichuan peppercorns. They look little similar but both are not the same in taste and flavour.
Nagas cooked the pork in many different style and variety. I love anything bitter with pork. They go very well together and lends a balanced taste. We cook pork with bitter eggplants both the small and big variety.
If you love pork and bitter eggplant than this is a must try recipe. I am sure you will love and it won’t disappoint you.
INGREDIENTS FOR SMOKED PORK WITH BITTER EGGPLANTAND DRY BAMBOO SHOOT
PORK – I have used smoked pork. If smoked pork is not available, you can substitute smoked pork for fresh pork.
DRY FERMENTED BAMBOO SHOOT – I used the thinly long shredded dry bamboo shoot. You can use any variety of dry bamboo shoots. Use fermented bamboo shoots if dry bamboo shoots are not available.
BITTER EGGPLANT – Used the large variety of bitter eggplant in this recipe. You can use the more bitter and pea size bitter eggplant (small variety bitter eggplant). If bitter eggplant is not available, substitute it with bitter gourd or brinjal (eggplant).
CHILLI – Used local chilli powder (dry red chilli pounded into powder). For extra heat add Naga king chilli as per your heat preference. You can also soak the dry red chilli in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes. Ground it in mortar and pestle and add them.
GARLIC – Used fresh ground garlic.
GINGER – Used the regular ginger, freshly ground in mortar and pestle. You can use the naga ginger, a different variant of ginger which is more spicy and pungent in flavor.
SICHUAN PEPPERCORNS – A variety of sichuan peppercorn which is different from the Chinese sichuan peppercorn.
SALT as per your taste
WATER as required
HOW TO MAKE SMOKED PORK WITH BITTER EGGPLANT AND DRY BAMBOO SHOOT
This section shows how to make naga style smoked pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot with step-by-step photos and details about the technique with video tutorial. For full ingredients measurements, see the recipe card below.
I made a simple video of this naga style smoked pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot recipe for my readers which I have shared below. Please do watch to know how I made this delicious recipe. If you liked the video please do SUBSCRIBE to my channel if you haven’t yet. Also like, share and comment on it! It will mean a lot to me and really motivate me to come up and shoot more videos for my readers. As always I’m looking forward to your feedback!
Smoked Pork With Bitter Eggplant And Dry Bamboo Shoot Recipe Video Tutorial
Step by step pictorial instructions to make smoked pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot
Wash the dry bamboo shoot and soak them in cooking water for 5-10 minutes. Do not discard the water. You can use it while cooking.
Wash the smoked pork in warm water 2-3 times.
In a pan add in the smoked pork. Add in ground chilli or chilli flakes/powder and salt as per taste.
Add in enough hot water that the pork is emerged well in the water.
Give a quick stir and bring it to a boil. Now cover the pot and continue to cook on medium heat stirring it occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a mortar and pestle coarsely ground the ginger and garlic just to open the flavour. You don’t need to ground them into fine paste.
Dry roast the sichuan peppercorns for about a minute or until it is roasted well.
Add it to the ground ginger garlic and ground them together. You can also crush them seperately in between your palms and keep aside.
After cooking the pork for about 15 minutes add in the soaked dry bamboo shoot. You can also add in the soaked water. Add water if required and continue to cook for about 15 minutes.
Add in the bitter eggplant, give a quick mix and continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
Note: I kept the bitter eggplant whole so that in the cooking process it doesn’t get mushy and stays in shape. Just gave half or cross cuts so the spices and flavor penetrates.
Add in the crushed ginger, garlic and sichuan peppercorns. Give a quick mix and cook for 2 to 3 minutes and take off the heat.
Your smoked pork with butter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot is ready. Enjoy with piping hot rice.
NOTES:
* You can substitute smoked pork for fresh pork. * If you can’t source dry bamboo shoot, you can use fermented bamboo shoot. * You can add one large tomato even though you use the bamboo shoot. If you’re not using bamboo shoot you need to add tomatoes. * You can make variations with bitter gourd or brinjal. Use any of these in place of bitter eggplant. * Add 1 or 2 naga king chilli for the extra heat. * Do not skip the sichuan peppercorns if available (mejenga seeds) for the authentic taste and flavor. * Use freshly ground ginger and garlic and not store bought ginger garlic paste. * Use freshly ground dry red chilli if not available then soak the dry red chilli in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes. Ground it in mortar and pestle and add them.
Smoked Pork With Bitter Eggplant And Dry Bamboo Shoot
Smoked pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot is another delectable naga style pork. It is a traditional and authentic naga smoked pork recipe. Pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot is an easy and simple recipe with limited ingredients.
Wash the dry bamboo shoot and soak them in cooking water for 5-10 minutes. Do not discard the water. You can use it while cooking.
Wash the smoked pork in warm water 2-3 times and add them in a pot or pan.
Add in ground chilli or chilli flakes/powder and salt as per taste.
Add in enough hot water that the pork is emerged well in the water.
Give a quick stir and bring it to a boil. Now cover the pot and continue to cook on medium heat stirring it occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a mortar and pestle coarsely ground the ginger and garlic just to open the flavour. You don't need to ground them into fine paste.
Dry roast the sichuan peppercorns for about a minute or until it is roasted well.
Add it to the ground ginger garlic and ground them together. You can also crush them seperately in between your palms and keep aside.
After cooking the pork for about 15 minutes add in the soaked dry bamboo shoot. You can also add in the soaked water. Add water if required and continue to cook for about 15 minutes.
Add in the bitter eggplant, give a quick mix and continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes.Note: I kept the bitter eggplant whole so that in the cooking process it doesn't get mushy and stays in shape. Just gave half or cross cuts so the spices and flavor penetrates.
Add in the crushed ginger, garlic and sichuan peppercorns. Give a quick mix and cook for 2 to 3 minutes and take off the heat.
Your smoked pork with butter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot is ready. Enjoy with piping hot rice.
Video
Notes
You can substitute smoked pork for fresh pork.
If you can't source dry bamboo shoot, you can use fermented bamboo shoot.
You can add one large tomato even though you use bamboo shoot. If not using bamboo shoot you need to add tomato.
You can make variation with bitter gourd or brinjal. Use any of these in place of bitter eggplant.
Add 1 or 2 naga king chilli for the extra heat.
Do not skip the sichuan peppercorns if available (mejenga seeds) for the authentic taste and flavor.
Use freshly ground ginger and garlic and not store bought ginger garlic paste.
Use freshly ground dry red chilli if not available then soak the dry red chilli in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes. Ground it in mortar and pestle and add them.
INTERESTED FOR MORE NAGA RECIPES THEN YOU CAN CHECK IT OUT NAGA CUISINE
Well, if you make this naga style smoked pork with bitter eggplant and dry bamboo shoot recipe I’ll be glad if you take out some time and rate the recipe and leave a feedback in the comments box below. You can also snap a photo and tag Akum Raj Jamir on Facebook and akumrajjamir on Instagram with hashtag #atmykitchen. I would love to see your creations.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I hope you liked the recipe. Your valuable feedbacks are always welcome, I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every one of you.
Two of three living members of legendary band Sublime, Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson, vocalist Bradley Nowell’s widow Troy Nowell, and others announced the band’s line of cannabis Reefers by Sublime. The cannabis line arrives in conjunction with a new live album and double LP$5 at the Door (Live at Tressel Tavern, 1994) featuring vocals from Bradley Nowell on April 21.
According to a Feb. 7 press release, it’s the band’s official launch of high quality cannabis products in partnership with Costa Mesa-based The Healing Plant, a licensed manufacturer of cannabis products in California.
Reefers by Sublime uses art based off the band’s first album 40 Oz to Freedom cover art originally designed by friend Opie Ortiz. The Sublime sun cover art iconography is now legendary. Sublime recorded the most popular version of “Smoke Two Joints” on that album, originally recorded by The Toyes in 1983. The cannabis brand’s first offerings are based on the lyrics.
Three initial two-joint products are available in 0.7 oz bags: Smoke Two Joints in the Morning (Sativa), Smoke Two Joints in the Afternoon (Hybrid), and Smoke Two Joints at Night (Indica). Products are exclusively available now at select Southern California licensed retail dispensaries including 420 Central in Orange County. Check the website for a full list and map of locations that sell Reefers by Sublime.
Smoke Two Joints in the Morning features Santeria, which is Moonbow (Do-Si-Do x Zkittles and White Tahoe Cookies (The White x Tahoe Og x Unknown GSC cut). Smoke Two Joints in the Afternoon is Sancho OG, which is OG Kush (Chemdawg x Lemon Thai x Hindu Kush x Northern California). Smoke Two Joints at Night is Whoa Si Whoa (The White x Do-Si-Do)—testing at over 30% THC.
The strains are grown by Top Shelf Cultivation based in Long Beach, a family-owned and operated licensed cultivator renowned for its award-winning cannabis.
“Holistic wellness. Medical necessity. Adult preference. Whatever your need or personal choice, Sublime has its own weed now and it is quality!” said Bud Gaugh. “Vested and tested, by me, try ’em and see!”
Anyone familiar with Sublime’s music knows how much of a part cannabis plays.
“Cannabis culture has been a part of Sublime since the beginning, and I’m stoked that we now have our own line of products,” said Eric Wilson. “Cannabis takes me to that place when we were kids in the garage, playing music for ourselves. Reefers is for anyone whether it’s used for relief, creativity, alternative medicine, or to chill out.”
“Sublime has a legacy with cannabis that has spanned decades, steeped in positivity and its soulful importance to the reggae culture that was such an influence on their music and lifestyle,” said Troy Nowell, representing Bradley’s legacy with their son Jakob Nowell. “For Jakob and I, this is an opportunity to continue nurturing the memory of Brad and his musical gifts with a global community of family and friends. We are extremely encouraged by the positive impacts shown by cannabis in helping recovering opioid addicts, its medicinal benefits for a host of debilitating conditions, and its ability to provide holistic relief for many using its properties to achieve mental wellness.”
Robert Taft, founder and CEO of The Healing Plant, and business partner Robert Knohl, managing partner at R2 Capital Holdings LLC, will develop, source, and fulfill products for the line. Taft called it a “labor of love.”
Brian Danaher, co-founder of Top Shelf Cultivation, said “… Sublime is embedded in the DNA of our Long Beach cannabis culture and community. This is a family affair and all love for the plant and culture…”
The band announced Feb. 7 that $5 at the Door (Live at Tressel Tavern, 1994) will be released on April 21, following the rollout of Reefers by Sublime.
Feel like taking your creativity level… a bit higher? Available for booking beginning this week, Seth Rogen partnered with Airbnb to unveil “A High-ly Creative Retreat,” providing a unique getaway in Los Angeles with ceramic activities.
The retreat features a ceramic studio with Rogen’s own handmade pottery, a display of his cannabis and lifestyle company Houseplant’s unique Housegoods, as well as mid-century furnishings, and “sprawling views of the city.”
The Airbnb is probably a lot cheaper than you think: Rogen will host three, one-night stays on February 15, 16, and 17 for two guests each for just $42—one decimal point away from 420—with some restrictions. U.S. residents can book an overnight stay at Rogen’s Airbnb beginning Feb. 7, but book now, because it’s doubtful that open slots will last.
“I don’t know what’s more of a Houseplant vibe than a creative retreat at a mid-century Airbnb filled with our Housegoods, a pottery wheel, and incredible views of LA,” Rogen said. “Add me, and you’ll have the ultimate experience.”
According to the listing, and his Twitter account, Rogen will be there to greet people and even do ceramics together.
“I’m teaming up with Airbnb so you (or someone else) can hang out with me and spend the night in a house inspired by my company,” Rogen tweeted recently.
Guests will be provided with the following activities:
Get glazed in the pottery studio and receive pointers from Rogen himself!
Peruse a selection of Rogen’s own ceramic masterpieces, proudly displayed within the mid-century modern home.
Relax and revel in the sunshine of the space’s budding yard.
Tune in and vibe out to a collection of Houseplant record sets with specially curated tracklists by Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg and inspired by different cannabis strains. Guests will get an exclusive first listen to their new Vinyl Box Set Vol. 2.
Satisfy cravings with a fully-stocked fridge for after-hours snacks.
Airbnb plans to join in on Rogen’s charity efforts, including his non-profit Hilarity for Charity, focusing on helping people living with Alzheimer’s disease.
“In celebration of this joint effort, Airbnb will make a one-time donation to Hilarity for Charity, a national non-profit on a mission to care for families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, activate the next generation of Alzheimer’s advocates, and be a leader in brain health research and education,” Airbnb wrote.
In 2021, Rogen launched Houseplant, his cannabis and lifestyle company, in the U.S. But the cannabis brand’s web traffic was so high that the site crashed. Houseplant was founded by Rogen and his childhood friend Evan Goldberg, along with Michael Mohr, James Weaver, and Alex McAtee.
Yahoo! Newsreports, however, that Airbnb does not (cough, cough) allow cannabis on the premises of listings. The listing, however, will be filled with goods from Houseplant. Houseplant also sells luxury paraphernalia with a “mid-century modern spin.”
People living in the U.S. can request to book stays at airbnb.com/houseplant. Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Los Angeles, California and comply with applicable COVID-19 rules and guidelines.
Bellis – English Daisy, Herb Margaret The Daisy of Europe is the one of which we speak here. Who has not read the words of Burns and Wordsworth, and having read, who has not admired these charming button-like flowers tile more? Let us read again several stanzas of Burns: TO A MOUNTAIN DAISY On turning one down with the plow […]
This is the time to set Poinsettias under way. If last year’s plants were kept for growing on for another season they should now be brought from their resting quarters and given a location in which the maximum of light is available. Light is a vital need if Poinsettias are to form worthwhile bracts. Lack of light may show healthy […]
All About Roses – C. Simone Given a writer with a willing pen, a day of June, a garden across which the soft wind comes full of the mingled scent of rose blossom-the delicate fragrance of the Teas, the deep scent of the full-colored Hybrid Perpetual’s and the old garden roses such as Cabbage, Provence and Sweetbriar, and the aromatic […]
From the Greek physa, a bladder, an allusion to the inflated calyx (Solanaceae). A genus of 100 or more species of which the two most well-known are P. alkekengi, the Bladder Cherry or Chinese Lantern Plant, with its brilliant, flame-coloured, air-filled calyces, and P. peruviana, the Cape Gooseberry, which is a greenhouse species. They are annual and perennial herbaceous plants, […]
If you’re wondering what gardening tasks to perform in October, first you need to understand your gardening zone. Now you understand your gardening zone, below defines the tasks to perform for your garden. Zone 1 Finish planting container-grown trees and shrubs Plant needle-bearing evergreens early in the month If the month is dry, repeat the September soaking Check ties on […]
Fall planting of strawberries has its advantages to home gardeners in some areas, particularly to those who want to have a bearing bed as soon as possible in their own backyard. We have been familiar for many years with the feasibility-in fact, even the distinct and feasibility in planting in some northerly areas. Fall planting of strawberries may be practiced […]
The form and size of a herb garden is determined by the interest these plants hold for the individual. It can be a tiny border of commonly used culinary herbs such as mint, parsley, sage and thyme or an elaborate garden designed to house a wide collection of herbs. Many plants could legitimately be included in one of these large […]
Growing Dahlias for fun and prizes! Other than an important place in perennial borders and beds, dahlias have a definite place of their own … grown In gardens by themselves, carefully staked, fed, watered, and disbudded with extreme care, they will produce relatively few flowers of overwhelming size and perfection. They have become known as the Man’s Flower. – Today’s […]
Baingan Bharta , Eggplant chutney and Sutta Kattarikkai Pachadi are oft prepared Eggplant dishes at home. But the spicy roasted Eggplant Slices served along with Kichdi at my daughter's place was an entirely new gastronomic experience for me . As always I tried out the dish at home and now it has become an oft prepared dish too ! Baingan Baja is an easy to make side dish which can turn a simple and healing Paruppu Sadam / Dal Chawal / Bele Tovvae and Anna into a special meal !
INGREDIENTS
Eggplant - 1 ( Choose a fresh and well formed vegetable without blemishes or holes )
Besan - 1/2 cup
Sambar Powder - 1 1/2 tbsps
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Salt - 3/4 tbsp
Asafoetida Or any other Masala powder of your choice - 1/4 tsp
Sesame oil - For roasting
METHOD
1. Wash and cut the Eggplant uniformly into 1/4 inch thick slices and immediately immerse them in water.
2. Mix all the dry ingredient together in a shallow plate.
3. Drain the Eggplant slices and dust them thoroughly on both sides with the spice powder mixture.
4. Let the powder coated slices stand for ten to fifteen minutes till the moisture in the slices absorb the spice.
5. Heat a greased tava and pour one tablespoon of oil on it.
6. Arrange four spice coated eggplant slices on the tava and cover with a lid.
7. After two minutes remove the lid and cook for another minute till you see reddish brown spots on the roasted side.
8. Flip the slices , dribble oil around and roast the other side.
9. When they are done remove the crisp Tava Roasted Spicy Eggplant on to a plate.
10. Cook all the slices similarly batch by batch .
Tastes yummy as they are and goes very well with non spicy rice preparations.
Here is my simple recipe to make delicious curried stuffed eggplant also known as "Baingan Masala". This easy gluten-free and vegan curry has small baby eggplants stuffed with onion, ginger, garlic, and earthy spices. The eggplants are cooked in the Instant Pot for an authentic-tasting Indian curry that is ready in under 20 minutes. The...
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Yaroslavl Shipbuilding Plant employees say they have not received salaries for nearly two months, citing unpaid military orders and stalled production, according to Ukrainian outlet Ekonomichna Pravda. The Yaroslavl Shipbuilding Plant, a Russian company under international sanctions for its cooperation with the country’s defense-industrial sector, has reportedly failed to pay its workers for nearly two […]
