Berma bwtwi

Ingredients

• 2–3 pieces berma (fermented fish)
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as brinjal, pumpkin, beans, potato), cut into pieces
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4–5 green chillies, slit
• 1-inch piece ginger, crushed
• 3 cups water
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Roast the berma lightly on a hot pan or wrapped in a leaf over the flame, until it smells toasted.
2. Bring the water to a boil with the onion, ginger and green chillies.
3. Add the vegetables and berma and cook until the vegetables are soft.
4. Mash a few vegetable pieces against the side of the pot to thicken the broth slightly.
5. Add salt (berma is already salty, so taste first) and serve hot with rice.