Kanglayen

Name: Kanglayen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Manipuri
Ingredients: 1 cup Banana Stem, chopped; 1 cup Mustard Leaf, chopped; 2 tablespoons Fish, fermented; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; salt, to taste; 2 Green Chili, slit; 1 tablespoon mustard oil

Veg Vegan

Kanglayen is a fermented soybean paste used as a condiment or cooking base, providing a rich umami flavor to various dishes.

Cuisines

Manipuri

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

	1 cup	Banana Stem , chopped
	1 cup	Mustard Leaf , chopped
	2 tablespoons	Fish , fermented
	2 cups	Water
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	—	Salt , to taste
	2	Green Chili , slit
	1 tablespoon	Mustard oil

Instructions

1 Clean the fish thoroughly and cut it into medium-sized pieces.
2 In a pot, add the water and bring it to a boil.
3 Add the fish pieces, chopped banana stem, and mustard leaves to the boiling water.
4 Add the turmeric powder, salt, and green chilies to the pot.
5 Let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the banana stem is tender and the fish is cooked.
6 Add the fermented fish (ngari) and stir gently to mix well.
7 Cook for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
8 Drizzle mustard oil over the dish before serving.

Tips

For a more authentic taste, use fresh mustard leaves and adjust the amount of fermented fish to suit your taste preference.