Nanpie facts for kids
Traditional Dai meal with bowls of Nanpie
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| Type | sauce/dip |
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| Course | main (side dish) |
| Place of origin | Yunnan, China, Myanmar |
| Region or state | Southwest Yunnan (Dehong region), Northeast Myanmar |
| Created by | Dai people |
Nanmi or Nanpie is a special sauce or dip from the Dai people. It is made with fresh ingredients, herbs, and spices. This tasty dish is a big part of meals in Yunnan, China, and Myanmar.
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What is Nanmi?
Nanmi is a traditional side dish. It is often served with other foods, like rice. You can also use it as a dip for vegetables or meat. It adds a lot of flavor to any meal.
How is Nanmi Made?
To make Nanmi, people crush different ingredients together. They use a tool called a pestle and mortar. This turns the ingredients into a thick, flavorful paste. Common ingredients include fresh herbs, spices, and sometimes vegetables or fish.
Different Kinds of Nanmi
There are many types of Nanmi! Each one has a unique taste. Some popular kinds are Nanmi made with tamarillo fruit. There is also Nanmi made with goby fish. Another type uses black nightshade plants.
What Spices and Herbs are Used?
Nanmi gets its amazing flavor from many herbs and spices. People often use fresh coriander. Chili peppers give it a spicy kick. Other common ingredients are sawtooth coriander, garlic, ginger, and basil. These ingredients make Nanmi smell and taste wonderful.
Why is Nanmi Special?
Nanmi is very important in Dai culture. It is a key dish at big traditional banquets. People say that the more Nanmi dishes there are on the table, the more delicious and important the meal is! It shows how much the hosts care about their guests.
Nanmi on TV!
Nanmi has even been featured on TV! It appeared in a Netflix show called Flavorful Origins. This food documentary series explores different foods from around the world. Nanmi was shown in the second episode of the second season. That episode highlighted the amazing food traditions of Yunnan, China.
