Eat Like A Local- Ambient Flavours of Arunachal Pradesh

Eating and choosing like a local while travelling to a different place can be a tricky thing as there are thousands of options available to try. And when you are travelling to a state like Arunachal Pradesh which is well-known for its richness in different flavours and delicious delicacies, you should keep some local dishes on your tips so that you can enjoy the richness of authentic flavours without any hustles.

The Special Ingredients Used in Arunachal Pradesh Cuisine
Arun means ‘sun’ and anchal means ‘rise’ and hence Arunachal Pradesh is the initial place in India that sees the sunrise. There are a vast number of tribes and sub-tribes in this state and therefore its richness and taste in culinary is massive. The local food of Arunachal Pradesh mostly rotates around rice, maize, millet and potatoes which are complemented with meat and green veggies. Arunachal Pradesh is well known to deliver the freshest, natural and nutritious food.

Here is a list of some local delicacies that you should definitely try if you are in Arunachal Pradesh

Must-Try Dishes

• Rice: Rice is always adored by the people of Arunachal Pradesh. There are two types of rice served in Arunachal Pradesh, both of which are cooked in a unique style. Dung Po is a type of rice which is cooked by utilising two brass utensils while Kholam is cooked in bamboo shoot tube filled with water. Both of these are consumed with traditional fish curry.
• Bamboo Shoots: Be it boiled vegetables or meat- a hint of bamboo shoots is a must-have in every dish. Bamboo Shoot is a very traditional dish of Arunachal Pradesh and is prepared by tender cooking of bamboo and then properly marinated in ground spices.
• Thupka: Thupka is a type of noodle soup that incorporates boiled rice, noodles, chicken and vegetables. This dish is extremely healthy and delicious.
• Momos: Stuffed vegetable momos are famous all around the world but Arunachal Pradesh is extremely famous for this dish. The authentic flavour of this dish is usually found on the street. You can also try the fish momos for a unique and different taste.

Over to you
If you are in Arunachal Pradesh or plan a trip, make sure to not forget to eat like a local. Do try these delicious masterpieces there!