84Cuisines Rayo Gundruk

Rayo Gundruk is fermented and dried mustard greens, one of Nepal’s most iconic pantry ingredients. It offers a tangy, savory, lightly earthy profile that transforms simple soups and side dishes into deeply comforting meals. Rehydrate before cooking, then prepare as gundruk ko jhol, stir-fry with tomato and spices, or mix into achar with chili and garlic. It pairs especially well with dal bhat and rice-based meals. The fermented taste is distinctive and traditional, loved in homes across Nepal and the diaspora. A must-have ingredient for authentic Himalayan-style everyday cooking.