Bai
A light and nutritious vegetable stew with fermented flavors.
Bai
ByKavitha
Quick Info
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredient Substitutes
- Fermented pork ā Soybean
Ingredients
- Pumpkin
- Leafy greens
- Bamboo shoot
- Fermented soybean or pork fat
- Salt
Instructions
- Wash and chop vegetables.
- Boil vegetables together.
- Add fermented ingredient and salt.
- Simmer gently.
Tips & Variations
Do not add strong spices | Keep flavors mild
You will love it
Bai is the most well-known traditional dish of mizoram. It is a simple stew made by boiling vegetables like pumpkin, spinach, beans, and bamboo shoots, often flavored with fermented pork fat or fermented soybeans. Mild yet deeply nourishing, Bai reflects the minimal-spice food culture of the Mizo people.
Serving: Serve hot with rice.
Storage: Consume fresh
Tools Required
FAQ
Is it bland?
Mild, not bland.
Vegan?
Yes if veg.
Gluten-free?
Yes.
Daily food?
Yes.
Fermented smell?
Mild.
š From Our Kitchen
Bai is eaten daily in most Mizo households.
ā Kavitha, Cheffo Kitchen
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Kavitha
Founder & Publisher ā¢ Culinary Editor
Hi, Iām Kavitha ā the founder of Cheffo. Cooking has always been close to my heart, especially traditional recipes passed down through families. Through Cheffo, I share authentic regional dishes with clear instructions and practical tips so you can recreate those comforting flavors at home.