Shorshe Ilish
Iconic Bengali dish made with hilsa and mustard.
Shorshe Ilish
ByKavitha
Quick Info
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredient Substitutes
- Mustard quality matters
Ingredients
- Hilsa fish
- Mustard seeds
- Green chili
- Mustard oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Grind mustard.
- Coat fish.
- Steam or simmer.
Tips & Variations
Do not overcook hilsa
You will love it
Shorshe Ilish features hilsa fish cooked in a pungent mustard paste with green chilies and mustard oil. A cultural symbol of Bengal.
Serving: Serve with plain rice.
Storage: Consume fresh
Tools Required
FAQ
Very pungent?
Yes.
Expensive fish?
Yes.
Non-veg?
Yes.
Traditional?
Yes.
Seasonal?
Yes.
📝 From Our Kitchen
Emotionally iconic dish.
— Kavitha, Cheffo Kitchen
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