Flavours of Mizoram: Simple, Smoky & Comforting Hill Food 🌿🔥

Mizo food focuses on boiling, steaming, and light smoking 🍲🌿. Oil and spices are minimal, making the meals wholesome and comforting.

🍲 Must-Try Dishes

• Bai 🍲 – Signature vegetable stew with bamboo shoots and herbs, light yet flavourful.

• Vawksa Rep 🐖 – Smoked pork cooked simply, rich and satisfying.

• Koat Pitha 🍌 – Banana fritters, crisp outside and soft inside.

• Chhum Han 🍛 – Mixed vegetables cooked with local greens.

• Saum 🐟 – Fermented fish chutney, strong and traditional.

🍬 Traditional Treats

• Rice Cakes 🍥 – Steamed or lightly sweetened festival snacks.

• Sweet Corn Snacks 🌽 – Simple and comforting.

🥤 Local Drinks

• Rice Beer 🍶 – Mildly fermented, enjoyed during gatherings.

• Herbal Tea 🌿 – Brewed from forest herbs and leaves.

• Plain Tea ☕ – Light and refreshing, commonly consumed.