Ban Tei's Sacred Flavors
Black Sesame Pork & Khasi Fire: A Taste of Meghalaya
Season 1, Episode 4
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16-Apr-2025
In this episode of Ban Tei’s Sacred Flavors, we celebrate the earthy richness of Khasi cuisine through a dish that’s as bold as it is sacred—Dohsniang nei-iong, pork simmered in aromatic black sesame paste. Paired with stir-fried garden vegetables and rice, this is a meal rooted in ritual, memory, and the rugged hills of Meghalaya.
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