Locally known as ‘Kabok’ is a popular Manipuri staple food item made of fried or puffed rice. This particular Manipuri food product is indispensable during religious rituals and ceremonies of Manipur, the Meetei community in particular.It has various kinds like Thoiding Khoibak, Thoiding Kangshubi, Kabok Aphaba, Akhingba, Kabok Muri, Kabok Afaba, Kabok Khoidum,Chujak kabok, Kabok Khoibak, Hamei, Thoidingkabok, Sana Kabok, Kabok boon, Phou khoibum, Kabok Akhingba, Lalu of small and medium and size, Chini Heingal, Chengpak, Chuhi and many others.
Kabok are simply made by mixing the fried Rice with hot sugarcane juice added flavor while Chengpak is made by flattening the Rice after boiling.
Lalu, an oval shaped edible item is made from the residues of kabok making process. It is easily available in market. It is used in all religious ceremony o Manipur.
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