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Authentic Dried and Smoked Seafood Staples

byNortheastoneDelivers around Ejipura & KoramangalaStarts from₹100 per pack / 100g portionView full gallery

Real Northeast flavour relies on these ingredients. I stock wood-fired river fish, sun-dried small fish, and dried shrimp available for delivery in Ejipura and Koramangala.

This is my smoked dried fish, a delicacy in Northeast cuisine. Its intense, smoky flavour is perfect for adding to stews or eating as a side.

A large batch of tiny dried fish. These are just like the ones you find back home and are great for making chutneys or frying as a crispy side dish.

This top-down view shows the quantity and quality of the tiny dried fish I stock. They are a fundamental part of the Manipuri and Naga pantry.

A close-up of the dried shrimp I offer. You can see the quality and texture. These are perfect for adding a concentrated seafood flavour to your cooking.

About Dried & Smoked Umami

These dried and smoked ingredients serve as the flavour base for your curries and chutneys. When using the dried small fish or shrimp, a quick soak in warm water helps rehydrate them and releases the full umami profile before you add them to your pan.

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Delivers around Ejipura & KoramangalaStarts from ₹100 per pack / 100g portion

I am Northeastone. We are a Naga and Manipuri team bringing the real taste of home to Bangalore. We focus on hard-to-find ingredients that are essential for our regional cooking.

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