Nanpie

Nanpie or nanmi is a spicy and sour Dai dipping sauce that is prepared using a mortar and pestle — the ingredients are crushed until they turn into a mash. It can be made with a myriad of different ingredients, from vegetables and berries to fish, which are combined with a host of herbs and spices such as garlic, ginger, coriander, chili, tea tree leaves, and basil. Some of the better-known kinds are tamarillo nanpie, goby nanpie and black nightshade nanpie. Prior to mashing, the vegetables or berries are roasted or fried while the fish is grilled. Nanpie can taste differently, either salty, sour, spicy, numb, sweet, or bitter, depending on the recipe. A traditional Dai banquet will have several dishes served, each accompanied by its own nanpie. The more nanpie you see served, the more significant and tasty the meal is.