Pika Pila

Introduction
A spicy pickle-style dish combining pork fat, bamboo shoots, and local chilies, often eaten as a side.

Historical Relevance
The Apatani tribe developed fermentation to preserve food during long monsoons and harsh winters.

Ingredients:
1 cup fermented bamboo shoot
½ cup pork fat cubes
5-6 red chilies
Salt

Instructions:
Boil pork fat until soft.
Add fermented bamboo and chilies.
Simmer until flavors meld.

Pro Tips
Use aged bamboo shoots for strong aroma.

Serving Suggestions
Serve as a condiment with rice or millet bread.

Fun Fact
Each Apatani household maintains its own secret version of Pika Pila.