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Arunachali cuisine is the traditional food of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, located in northeastern India. The cuisine is heavily influenced by the region's diverse ethnic groups, each with their own unique culinary traditions. The staple food of Arunachal Pradesh is rice, which is often served with a variety of meat and vegetable curries. The cuisine is known for the use of locally-sourced ingredients, such as bamboo shoots, wild mushrooms, and a variety of greens and herbs.
Arunachali cuisine is known for its use of a wide variety of meat, including chicken, pork, fish and wild game such as deer and wild boar. Some popular Arunachali dishes include Apong (rice beer), bamboo shoots fry, smoked meat, fish and wild game meat, and traditional stews. The food is known for its spicy and tangy flavors, with a generous use of ginger, garlic, and chili peppers. The cuisine also includes a variety of fermented foods such as fish and meat, which adds a unique sourness to the dishes.