Chuak

Chuak
TypeBeer
Place of originIndia
Region or stateTripura
Created byTripuri people
Main ingredientsGlutinous rice, water
Similar dishesJudima

Chuak is the traditional Tripuri rice-beer, popular in Northeast India. It is made by fermenting rice in water. It is usually drunk on social occasions of any Tripuri ceremony as a ritual. Chuak is offered to village elders on any occasion or celebration in a traditional Tripuri family.

It is traditionally offered to guests and village elders during ceremonies and social gatherings among the Tripuri people.

References

  1. ↑ "Tripura: Food Habit - Tripura Tourism". gov.in. National Portal of India. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  2. ↑ "Tripura: Food Habit | Tripura Tourism". tripuratourism.gov.in. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2026.