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Nutritional Values

🔥220kcal
💪18gProtein
🌾10gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Fish Shutki Bhorta

How to order / say it
Say it শুটকির ভর্তা — [shoo-tki vor-ta]
Order I'd like a Fish Shutki Bhorta, please.
Locally আমি শুটকির ভর্তা চাই।
Say locally

A pungent and spicy mash made from dried fermented fish and spices.

Why try it?

A distinctive part of Sylheti cuisine, Fish Shutki Bhorta reflects the maritime influences and traditional preservation techniques of the region. It's a bold delicacy savored by those who appreciate strong flavors.

How it tastes

This dish is intensely aromatic with a pronounced umami taste, thanks to the fermented fish. Its texture is creamy, and it's spiced with fresh chilies and onions, eating with rice complements its strong profile.

Origin & History — first documented: 1600

The practice of fermenting fish as a preservation method dates back centuries in the Sylhet region due to its rich waterways. It evolved into local delicacies like this mash which are integral to cultural celebrations.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 100 g fermented fish
  • 🧄 50 g onion
  • 🧂 5 g green chili
  • 🫒 20 ml mustard oil
  • 🧂 5 g salt
  • 🧂 10 g garlic

Method

  1. 1 Fry the fermented fish until crispy.
  2. 2 Mix with chopped onion, chili, and garlic.
  3. 3 Mash and blend with mustard oil and salt.

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