Arunachal Pradesh Adi Apong

Adi Apong is a traditional rice beer brewed by the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. The beverage is made by fermenting boiled rice with burnt rice husk and Kshai starter culture for 20 days, using bamboo mats and locally available oko leaves for fermentation. The resulting liquid is filtered using bamboo funnels and consumed as a mildly alcoholic drink. Apong is culturally significant, often used in religious ceremonies, social rituals, and as a respectful offering to guests.