Akoijam and Beauty’s Love for Yongchak Eromba

A mashed dish of seasonal vegetables and fermented fish, Yongchak Eromba is a delicacy that is intrinsic to Manipur. For cousins Akoijam and Beauty, it brings back memories of shopping for yongchak (tree beans) at the main market in Imphal—they remember the excitement brewing around finding the right long pods. Listen to their memories of vendors recommending the perfect ngari (fermented fish) to complement the yongchak, and how these moments lead to larger conversations of the politics surrounding food and smell.

Read the recipe here.