Fish Namsing Paste

Fish namsing is a delicacy of the Mishing community of upper Assam and is one of the most beloved and frequently used food items. This fish paste is prepared by fermenting the fish within a bamboo in the age old traditional style. The fermented fish is then pound into a paste with typical northeastern dry spices, including ginger, garlic, red chilli, sichuan pepper and black pepper, turmeric, which combine to create an explosion of flavours in your mouth. The Fish namsing paste is presented in this bottle in the traditional way in the form of a round cake!

This can be eaten as a chutney on its own or added to curries and salads for additional flavouring!

Tia's - the local, is a brand started by a husband and wife duo in their daughter's name. With pickles that showcase the flavours of upper Assam's Mishing tribe and Arunachal Pradesh's Yobin community, discover a range of pickles and chutneys that are truly delicious. The pickles are prepared in small batches to keep the home kitchen flavour intact.